US President Joe Biden plans to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an effort to avoid an all-out war in the Middle East. Biden expressed the need to avoid such a conflict as Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon resulted in numerous casualties. The death of Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, is seen as a significant blow to the group by the White House. The administration is working to contain Israel's conflict with Hamas, backed by Iran, from escalating into a larger regional conflict.