WASHINGTON — United States (US) President Joe Biden asked Americans to spend billions more dollars to help Israel fight Hamas while Israel's defence chief told his troops to be ready to go into the Gaza Strip to destroy the Palestinian militant group.
US President Joe Biden delivers remarks as he visits Israel amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Oct 18, 2023.
"We can't ignore the humanity of innocent Palestinians who only want to live in peace and have opportunity," said Mr Biden, who visited Israel on Wednesday. "It’s a smart investment that’s gonna pay dividends for American security for generations," Mr Biden added. The crossing has been out of operation amid Israeli bombardments on the Palestinian side of the border.
Palestinians blamed an Israeli air strike for the hospital blast, but Israel said it was caused by a failed rocket launch by Palestinian militants. Mr Biden backed the Israeli account.
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