Biden and Netanyahu discuss 'tactical pause' in strikes on Gaza

Washington said that US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about the possibility of creating a "tactical pause" in strikes on the Gaza Strip. 

White House spokesman John Kirby said both leaders also discussed the deteriorating situation in the West Bank. 

Kirby added that the US still does not believe a general ceasefire is appropriate at this time and that Israel had reassured them that American-made assault rifles would only go to national police units.