Biden, Herzog Discuss Gaza Aid at White House

President Biden met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the White House to discuss the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and hostages held by Hamas. The meeting comes as international aid organizations report that Israel has not met U.S. demands for increased humanitarian access to Gaza, where conditions are dire. The Biden administration has set a deadline for Israel to boost aid to Gaza, warning that failure to do so could lead to reductions in U.S. military support. In response, Israel announced some measures to facilitate aid delivery, though their effectiveness remains unclear. Herzog emphasized the urgent need to secure the return of hostages and criticized Iran as an