×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Truth Without Fear
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Biden, Netanyahu discuss Israel-Hamas war, no sign of cease-fire

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

An Israeli soldier walks near tanks parked near the southern Israel-Gaza border, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Israel, April 28, 2024. [Reuters]

U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone Sunday about the nearly seven-month war between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza, but the White House gave no immediate signal that a cease-fire is in the offing.

A White House statement said the two leaders "reviewed ongoing talks to secure the release of hostages together with an immediate cease-fire in Gaza."

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
By AFP 3 hrs ago
Football
Slot in the firing line as Liverpool collapse to PSG
Sports
Star-studded line-up sets stage for tight race at Kip Keino Classic
By AFP 10 hrs ago
Sports
Atletico 'ready' for Champions League success at last
By AFP 11 hrs ago
Sports
Ekitike injury 'looks really bad', says concerned Slot