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[Global Network Report] As the new round of Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues, US President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met at the White House on Thursday (25th) local time. The New York Times gave an intriguing description of the meeting: In the casual conversation before the formal meeting, both of them used polite words and showed happy faces in front of the camera, but the relationship between the two sides is tense due to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the future of the Middle East is at stake.

On the 25th local time, Biden met with Netanyahu at the White House. Source: US media

"Welcome back, Mr. Prime Minister," Biden said to Netanyahu as the two sat down in the Oval Office, "We have a lot to talk about. I think we should get started." The New York Times stated that this was the first time the two had met in the White House since Biden took office as US President.

The New York Times also stated that when reporters were in the room, Biden did not comment on the current situation, but gave the opportunity to speak to Netanyahu, who used the opportunity to express his gratitude.

"Mr. President, we have known each other for 40 years, and you have known every Israeli prime minister for 50 years, starting with Golda Meir," Netanyahu told Biden. "I want to thank you for 50 years of public service and 50 years of support for Israel." Netanyahu also expressed his look forward to continued cooperation with the United States.

Regarding the above-mentioned meeting in front of the media, The New York Times stated that neither of them talked about their differences on the new round of Israeli-Palestinian conflict in front of the camera, nor did they disclose any information on the negotiations on a possible ceasefire agreement.

The New York Times said that this was the first time Biden and Netanyahu met in the White House since he took office as president. Biden smiled and talked cordially with Netanyahu, while Netanyahu gave enthusiastic praise to Biden's service. But the brief friendship concealed the deep contradictions between them over the Gaza War and the US efforts to mediate a ceasefire.

It is worth noting that after meeting with Biden, Netanyahu met with US Vice President Harris later that day. According to CNN, Harris gave a speech after meeting with Netanyahu on the 25th local time, saying that it was time to reach a ceasefire and release hostages. In addition, according to Reuters, Harris also said that she expressed her concern to Netanyahu about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and said that she "will not remain silent."