US President Joe Biden arrived on Wednesday, 18 October, in Tel Aviv in Israel, on a trip to show solidarity with Israel during its ongoing war on Gaza. His visit comes following a deadly explosion at Gaza’s Al Ahli Arab Hospital, which killed more than 300 people, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. Upon arrival, Biden was greeted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The two parties held a joint press conference shortly after he arrived. “Based on what I’ve seen, it appears as though it was done by the other team, not you. But there’s a lot of people out there who are not sure, so we have to overcome a lot of things,” said Biden during his visit, hinting that Palestinian armed factions were behind the attack. Biden also stated that the US would give Israel “what it needed to defend itself.” “I wanted the people of Israel – the people of the world – to know where the United States stands,” he added. Netanyahu thanked Biden for his visit and his support. “I know I speak for all the people of Israel when I say thank you…
US President Joe Biden Lands in Tel Aviv, Says “Other Team” Appears to be Behind Hospital Attack
October 18, 2023
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