In a phone call, Biden stressed the U.S. stands by Israel and fully supports its right to defend itself.
Share on email "The United States unequivocally condemns this appalling assault against Israel by Hamas terrorists from Gaza, and I made clear to Prime Minister Netanyahu that we stand ready to offer all appropriate means of support to the Government and people of Israel," Biden said in a
"The United States warns against any other party hostile to Israel seeking advantage in this situation. My Administration's support for Israel's security is rock solid and unwavering," he added.Netanyahu said his country was at war after Hamas militants invaded southern Israeli villages along the border, killing dozens while taking others hostage.
Israel retaliated with heavy strikes against Gaza. At least 100 Israelis and 198 Palestinians have been killed since the attack began early Saturday local time. Thousands of others have been wounded. The attack comes after weeks of escalating violence and amid a deep political crisis in Israel over the Netanyahu government'sthat the militant group wants "the international community to stop atrocities in Gaza, against Palestinian people, our holy sites like Al-Aqsa."Editor's note: This story has been updated with Biden's statement.Share on linkedin
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