US President Joe Biden says he has a good understanding of how and when Israel plans to respond to Iran's recent ballistic missile attack. Biden declined to share any details regarding Israel's planned response, but his remarks suggest that the US has reached an understanding with Israel on the nature of the retaliation. Biden also mentioned the possibility of working for a ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza. Israeli officials have been deliberating on how to respond to the missile attack, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wanted to consult with Biden before making a decision. The US has dispatched a THAAD air defense battery to Israel to protect the country in case of an Iranian reaction to Israel's reprisal.