Biden, Saudi Crown Prince discuss efforts to contain Israeli-Hamas war

US President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a call to discuss efforts to prevent the conflict between Hamas and Israel from escalating further. They talked about diplomatic and military measures to deter the widening of the conflict and agreed to pursue broader diplomatic efforts to maintain stability in the region. The call comes amid international pressure on Israel to delay or limit a ground offensive on Gaza. The leaders also emphasized the need for a sustainable peace between Israelis and Palestinians once the crisis subsides.