Biden wants Congress to vote on a project to fund Israel in the war against Hamas

The President of the United States, Joe Biden

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The President of the United States, Joe BidenHe spoke this Tuesday the 10th about the situation of the war in Israel. Biden reiterated his position in favor of the country, promising that he would “do everything so that Israel can defend itself against Hamas attacks,” and also said he wanted the US Congress to vote on “urgent measures to fund our key.” Partner.”

This week, after Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel last Saturday the 6th, the US has already sent shipments of air defense equipment, weapons and other aid to the ally. In his speech this Monday the 9th, Biden added that the North American country was sending ammunition and material to intercept missiles. Nevertheless, the USA should not send military personnel into the field in Israel.

In addition to sending support to Israel and reaffirming his previously unconditional support, Biden also spoke about the situation of Americans in the country, especially those held hostage by Hamas. “For me, rescuing the American hostages is not a priority,” the president said.

As Biden began his speech and commented on the death toll, he emphasized the presence of Americans among them. According to the president, 14 Americans were murdered among the more than 1,000 civilians killed in Israel.

Regarding the US attitude towards international partners, the US President said that he had spoken to the leaders of France, Italy and the United Kingdom to coordinate the response to the war. Biden also said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the third time.

Understand the conflict between Israel, Palestine and Hamas

Rejection of attacks

“We must remember that it is not necessary for the Palestinian state to murder Jews. “They are using Palestinians as shields with no regard for peace,” Biden said in retaliation against the Islamic group Hamas.

In his speech, the American president tried to describe what he called a “human tragedy.” Biden referred to the cases of missing, kidnapped and tortured people reported after the confrontation between Hamas and Israel began.

“Parents put their bodies in front of children to protect them. Babies were killed. Entire families were massacred. Young people were killed at the music festival celebrating peace,” Biden said. The president reiterated that Americans preach peace and pray for those in war zones.

Aerial photos show Israeli bombing of targets in the Gaza Strip

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Source: Redação Terra