In a significant development in the Middle East crisis, President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu held a direct phone call to address Israel's potential retaliation against Iran following a recent missile attack. This marked their first conversation in several weeks. During the 30-minute call, Biden pledged 'ironclad' support for Israel but urged restraint, particularly in minimizing civilian harm in Lebanon amid ongoing strikes. As Israel weighs its options, military sources suggest a focus on retaliating against military targets rather than nuclear facilities to avoid escalation. The situation remains volatile, with Israel vowing a 'deadly' response and discussing plans with U.S. officials just as tensions with Iranian proxies continue to escalate.