Netanyahu and Biden discuss an immediate ceasefire during their call.

On Sunday, Biden and Netanyahu had a conversation about the ongoing ceasefire and hostage release negotiations.

The release deal, initially discussed in May of last year, was endorsed unanimously by the UN Security Council during a phone call between the two officials.

The White House reported that the President discussed the altered regional conditions resulting from the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, and the diminishing influence of Iran in the region.

For over a year, the Biden administration, Egypt, and Qatar have been working towards a compromise to free the hostages and end the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

The negotiations have been divided, with Hamas refusing to release captives unless there is an end to the war, while Netanyahu insists on continuing until "total victory" over the militant group.

The immediate need for a ceasefire and the return of hostages, along with an increase in humanitarian aid, has been emphasized by Biden.

Netanyahu has stated that he is only committed to the initial phase, which involves a partial hostage release in exchange for a week-long ceasefire. Meanwhile, Hamas is insisting on a complete withdrawal and an absolute end to the conflict.

Netanyahu expressed gratitude to Biden for his backing of Israel and America's commitment to Israel's safety and security during the call.