WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden, in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, expressed his support for a ceasefire in the fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants, the White House said.

"The President expressed his support for a ceasefire and discussed U.S. engagement with Egypt and other partners towards that end," the White House said in a statement.

(Reporting by Eric Beech; Writing by Mohammad Zargham) ((mohammad.zargham@thomsonreuters.com;))