President Joe Biden communicated to Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, that the Americans are ready to offer “all appropriate means of support” to the Israeli government following the Hamas attacks that took place this Saturday (7).
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Biden also expressed his support for Israel’s right to defend itself. The leaders of the United States and Israel spoke after Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel, resulting in at least 298 deaths – 100 Israelis and 198 Palestinians, according to the Times of Israel newspaper.
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Members of the Palestinian group invaded Israeli territory, while Hamas launched rockets from Gaza, mainly on cities in southern and central Israel, including Jerusalem. For Biden, “terrorism is never justifiable”, and Israel has the “right to defend itself and protect its people”. He stated: “The United States warns any other party hostile to Israel that seeks advantage in this situation.
My administration’s support for Israel’s security is solid and unwavering. Jill and I are keeping in our prayers all the families affected by this violence.” Biden also assured that he and his team are “closely monitoring the situation” and intend to maintain close contact with Prime Minister Netanyahu. According to Matthew Miller, State Department spokesman, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, is at the White House for meetings and calls with foreign officials on the Israel-Gaza conflict. Later, during an official statement, the US president stated that the country is “on the side of Israel” and asked that “no other actor intervene” in the conflict.