Biden to Visit Israel Amid Gaza Conflict, Seeking Restraint

President Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday in a high-stakes show of support for a top US ally during wartime.

The trip risks linking Biden more closely to Israel's military response in Gaza, but he hopes to convey restraint messages in person.

Biden decided on the visit after invite from Israeli PM Netanyahu, with whom he has a long relationship.

The White House wants to warn Iran and Hezbollah not to get involved and widen the conflict.

Biden is engaging with Egypt on humanitarian corridors from Gaza despite its human rights record.