WASHINGTON: Top US officials warned on Sunday (Oct 15) that the war between Israel and the militant group Hamas could escalate into a wider conflict across the Middle East, saying they were worried the Lebanese group Hezbollah could attack Israel's north or that Iran might get involved.
American officials also say they are trying to ensure Palestinians trapped in the Gaza Strip have access to food, water and shelter as Israeli forces
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told US broadcaster CBS that"there is a risk of an escalation of this conflict, the opening of a second front in the north and, of course, Iran's involvement". Sullivan and others also say they are working to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Biden in a message posted on X, formerly Twitter, said:"We must not lose sight of the fact that the overwhelming majority of Palestinians had nothing to do with Hamas' appalling attacks, and are suffering as a result of them."
He also said he wanted to make sure the civilian population that remained in Gaza had access to food, water and safe shelter, telling CNN that Israeli officials recently restored access to water in parts of Gaza.
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