Blinken also said that Hamas' attacks "brought to mind the worst of ISIS," echoing much of what Netanyahu said. "Babies slaughtered. Bodies desecrated. Young people burned alive. Women raped.

Biden said last month Netanyahu was "hurting Israel more than helping Israel," causing Netanyahu in turn to say Biden was wrong on his assessment of how Israel has acted in Gaza.

WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump focused on freeing hostages held in Gaza, and stressed ...