Biden and Netanyahu discuss "new military deployments" to protect Israel from Iran

Zoom in: The White House said Biden "reaffirmed his commitment to Israel's security against all threats from Iran, including its proxy terrorist groups Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis."

• "The President discussed efforts to support Israel's defense against threats, including against ballistic missiles and drones, to include new defensive U.S. military deployments."
• Biden also stressed the need for de-escalation in the region, per the statement.

Driving the news: Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has vowed to respond to the Israeli airstrike in Beirut on Tuesday that killed his top military adviser.

• Nasrallah also said he expects Iran to retaliate for Haniyeh's killing, along with Iran-aligned groups like the Shiite militias in Iraq and the Houthis in Yemen.
• "We are not talking about separate fronts anymore. This is an open campaign on all fronts, and there is no doubt [the war] has entered a new phase," Nasrallah said.

• Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei led prayers at Haniyeh's funeral on Thursday and has also vowed revenge.

Behind the scenes: The Biden-Netanyahu call lasted 30 minutes, according to an Israeli official.

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