Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza humanitarian crisis
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The comments by Biden came as he spoke with Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., on the floor of the House chamber following Thursday nights State of the Union address.
In the exchange, Bennet congratulates Biden on his speech and urges the president to keep pressing Netanyahu on growing humanitarian concerns in Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg were also part of the brief conversation.
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Im on a hot mic here, Biden says after being alerted. Good. Thats good.
A widening humanitarian crisis across Gaza and tight Israeli control of aid trucks have left virtually the entire population desperately short of food, according to the United Nations. Officials have been warning for months that Israels siege and offensive were pushing the Palestinian territory into famine.
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