US Asks Iraq to Play Role in Calming Situation in Gaza
US President Joe Biden spoke on Monday with Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and discussed ongoing efforts to prevent an expansion of the Gaza conflict The telephone call came about ten days after the al-Aqsa Flood operation launched by al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' military wing. A White House statement said the two leaders discussed the importance of addressing the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza in coordination with the UN and regional partners.