Biden was additionally requested if he thought that by not partaking in diplomacy, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was trying to influence the Nov 5 US election during which Republican former President Donald Trump faces Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.
“Whether or not he’s making an attempt to affect the election, I do not know however I’m not relying on that,” Biden stated in response. “No administration has performed extra to assist Israel than I’ve.”
The most recent bloodshed within the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian battle was triggered by Palestinian Hamas militants’ Oct 7, 2023, assault that killed 1,200 and during which about 250 have been taken as hostages, in line with Israeli tallies.
Israel’s subsequent assault on Hamas-governed Gaza has killed over 41,000 Palestinians, in line with Gaza’s well being ministry, and displaced practically Gaza’s total inhabitants, triggered a starvation disaster and led to genocide allegations that Israel denies.
Israel’s current navy motion in Lebanon has killed lots of, wounded hundreds and displaced over 1,000,000. Israel says it’s focusing on Lebanese Iran-backed Hezbollah militants.