[IMRA: Take note that there never was - nor apparently never will be - a
word from the Biden Administration condemning Palestinian "civilians" who
actively decided to act as human shields, thus sacrificing themselves and
their families for Hamas, rather than heeding calls from the IDF to evacuate
to safety.]
Pres. Biden: Israel has the right to defend itself (fighting back may be
another story?)
October 07, 2024
Readout of President Biden's Call with President Herzog of Israel
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/07/read
out-of-president-bidens-call-with-president-herzog-of-israel/
Statements and Releases
This morning President Biden spoke with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on
the solemn occasion of the one-year anniversary of the horrific Hamas
October 7 terrorist attacks.
President Biden expressed his deepest condolences to the people of Israel
and to the families of the 1,200 innocent people - including 46 Americans -
massacred by the terrorist group Hamas on a day of unspeakable brutality. He
stressed that the United States will never give up until we bring all of the
remaining hostages home safely.
President Biden conveyed his commitment to the safety of the Jewish people,
the security of Israel, and its right to exist, and reaffirmed his support
for Israel's right to defend itself against attacks from Iran and all
Iranian-backed terrorist groups, including Hezbollah, Hamas, and the
Houthis.
The President also expressed deep sadness for the loss of innocent life in
Gaza and the ongoing suffering of Palestinian civilians as a result of the
war that Hamas unleashed. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to
achieving a deal in Gaza that brings the hostages home, secures Israel,
alleviates the suffering of Palestinian civilians, and paves the way for a
lasting peace with Hamas never again able to control Gaza or reconstitute
its military capabilities.
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