Israel must combat Hamas – Biden

US President Joe Biden said that Israel has a responsibility to retaliate against Hamas’ attacks, which he described as a very cruel action.

He strongly stated that the US would support Israel and give them any help they needed.

Mr Biden said that at least 14 Americans were killed in the attacks and some other US citizens were captured and held against their will.

A national security spokesperson said on Tuesday that at least 20 Americans were missing in a later update.

The exact number of people captured by Hamas is not currently known, according to Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor.

Members of a group, considered a terrorist organization by the US, broke through the border fence in multiple locations in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, initiating the most significant attack on Israel from across the border in a long time.

Around 1,200 people have died in Israel since Saturday. Over 950 people have been killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza as a response.

Mr Biden stood with Vice President Harris and Secretary of State Blinken at the White House. He stated that there was no good reason for the violent actions carried out by Hamas militants.

Mr Biden said that there are times when extremely evil things happen in the world without any good in them. The people of Israel experienced an important moment this weekend.

He strongly disapproved of horrifying reports of parents being killed and whole families being murdered.
“We will work hour by hour to figure out if we can find any of those Americans, or to confirm the exact number of Americans being held hostage. ”

The US is giving information to Israel, said Mr. They have also sent specialists to help Israel with rescuing hostages.

This week, the US said that they will move their naval forces, including a big ship called an aircraft carrier, to the eastern Mediterranean. The US Air Force is adding more combat aircraft to their squadrons in the area.

Mr Biden said he will ask Congress to quickly take action and give more help. The White House is thinking about asking Congress for more help in the form of military aid to Ukraine and Israel, according to a source who talked to Reuters.

On Tuesday, Mr. Biden and Ms. Harris talked to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They promised to give new ammunition to Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system.

Mr Blinken will go to Israel on Wednesday to meet important Israeli people.

Israel has gathered many soldiers, tanks, and other heavy weapons near Gaza. People think they might be getting ready to invade on the ground, while their airstrikes keep going.

While the FBI doesn’t have detailed information about threats in the US related to the conflict, Mr. Biden mentioned that the police in the country have increased security around Jewish places to find and stop any potential danger connected to these terrible attacks.

In America, there should be no room for hate. “He said that he is not against Jews, he is not against Muslims, and he is not against anyone. ”


A US Democrat believes that we should be helping Israel by providing military and diplomatic assistance.