The US and Israel officials are discussing possible Biden visit to Israel

US and Israeli officials have discussed the potential of US President Joe Biden visiting Israel shortly at the invitation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, an unnamed source told Reuters on Sunday.

Israel has been signaling that it is making preparations for ground operations in Gaza despite the escalating humanitarian crisis within the coastal Palestinian enclave. Biden has called for civilian protection, and the US has been working to alleviate food, water, and petroleum shortages.