From the threat of Iran or Hezbollah entering the fray to U.S. citizens among hostages, Biden must confront a growing list of problems in the Israel-Hamas war
U.S. President Joe Biden leaves with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Vice President Kamala Harris after speaking in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, about the war between Israel and the militant Palestinian group Hamas, on Oct. 10.In the days since Hamas attacked Israel, killing at least 1,300 people and abducting 200 more, U.S. President Joe Biden has been unequivocal.
The U.S. has dispatched special forces to the region but is keeping quiet about any potential rescue plan. “If I told you, I wouldn’t be able to get them home,” Mr. Biden told a group of Jewish community leaders at the White House. Mr. Biden and other U.S. officials have called on Israel to respect the laws of war, including allowing civilians to escape the fighting. But some observers are skeptical Washington will do anything to mitigate the unfolding catastrophe.
While Mr. Biden has backed Israel throughout his long political career – he met with prime minister Golda Meir in 1973, during this first term as a senator – he has previously not focused on the file during his presidency.
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