Right now, there is no higher priority in Gaza than protecting civilians, surging humanitarian

assistance, and ensuring the security of those who provided.

Israel must meet this moment.

With regard to our policy in Gaza, look, just say this.

If we don't see the changes that we need to see, there'll be changes in our own policy.

That's U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken laying out President Biden's latest message to Israel following a tense conversation with

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

We'll have much more about yesterday's phone call and the future of U.S. policy straight

ahead.

Meanwhile, there's a new development in the race for the White House.

It's now looking less likely, but there will be a serious

third-party candidate this year. We'll tell you about that. Plus, we'll bring an update on Donald

Trump's legal issues, including the New York Attorney General trying to dig deeper into the bond

that was posted earlier this week on behalf of the former president.

Thank you. that was posted earlier this week on behalf of the forward president. Good morning and welcome to way too early on this Friday, April 5th.

We made it to Friday.

I'm Jonathan Lemire.

Thanks for starting your day with us.

And we'll begin this morning with President Biden's warning to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The two leaders spoke by phone yesterday for roughly 30 minutes, their first conversation since the Israeli airkes that killed seven food aid workers in Gaza.

The White House says that the president told the prime minister that Israel simply needs to change its approach to Gaza with immediate action, and the future U.S. support for that country depends on it.

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, who was listening on the call, gave more details about the

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