US President Joe Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu he expects a "significant de-escalation" today on the path to a ceasefire, the White House says, following growing pressure for the US to more forcefully urge an end to 10 days of violent skirmishes with Palestinians.The heads of state spoke on Wednesday, according to a readout of the call supplied by the White House."The two leaders had a detailed discussion on the state of events in Gaza, Israel's progress in degrading the capabilities of Hamas and other terrorist elements, and ongoing diplomatic efforts by regional governments and the United States," it said.
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