Netanyahu rejects Biden’s criticism of his approach to Gaza war | First Thing

Israeli prime minister rejects US president's comment that war is hurting Israel more than helping it. Plus, the best moments of the 2024 Oscars

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The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has hit back at Joe Biden's claim that his stance on the Gaza war is detrimental to Israel's interests.

What about aid? A ship carrying 200 tonnes of food to alleviate starvation in Gaza was meant to depart at the weekend, but remained docked in Cyprus on Sunday night owing to technical difficulties".

What are Caribbean leaders saying? They will meet on Monday in Kingston, Jamaica, to discuss the crisis. The chair of the Caribbean Community group, Guyana's president, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, said it was determined to help reach a political solution. More people have died in Haiti in the start of 2024 than in Ukraine, he said.