US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday and warned against the prospect of Israel conducting a major military operation in Rafah, the southernmost city of Gaza, where more than a million Palestinians have taken refuge. In their first telephone conversation in over a month, the two leaders spoke about the latest developments in the war, including Israel’s military operations, increasing humanitarian assistance going to Gaza, and efforts to bring hostages home.

Palestinians line up to receive free meals at Jabaliya refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. Pic/AP