"We are facing an inflection point in history," Biden began. "One of those moments where the decisions we make today can determine the future for decades to come."He spoke of his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israelis who lived through the horrific terrorist attack by Hamas. Biden mentioned that more than 1,300 were killed on Oct. 7, including
Biden shared that he also spoke to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to reiterate that "the United States remains committed to the Palestinian people's right to dignity and to self-determination."Biden also spoke of the airstrike on al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, claiming once again that Israel was not behind the blast.
Biden was firm in saying that while Putin and Hamas represent different threats, they share one commonality.Biden said Hamas' purpose for existing is the destruction of the State of Israel and the murder of Jewish people. He highlighted again that Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people. He also spoke of the United States' NATO allies and if Putin were to attack one, "We will defend every inch of NATO."
Biden confirmed he will be sending an urgent budget request to Congress to fund America's national security needs and to support "critical partners," including Israel and Ukraine. "As I said in Israel, as hard as is, we cannot give up on peace. We cannot give up on a two-state solution. Israel and Palestinians equally deserve to live in safety, dignity, and peace," Biden said.
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