President Joe Biden plans to use Tuesday's speech about the 4-day-old war between Israel and Hamas to condemn the militant group for a shocking multi-pronged attack launched from the Gaza Strip that Hundreds of civilians were killed, including at least 11 Americans. Citizens, according to a White House official.
Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke by phone earlier Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the situation on the ground. The president was also expected to talk about steps he and other allies have taken to support Israel since the attack, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the president's remarks. Talked on condition.He also planned to address the brutality of militants against Israelis who were captured by Hamas in the operation, including rape and torture, the official said.
Biden, in his public comments and statements since Hamas began its attacks, has repeatedly emphasized his shock at the scale and brutality of Hamas's offensive — a land, sea and air assault that has It took Israeli and American intelligence by surprise and killed hundreds of Israelis. Left even more wounded.
