Staff Reports
In a surprising turn of events, President Biden has reaffirmed America’s unwavering support for Israel in the face of Hamas militants’ attacks. As the Jewish State comes under fire, Mr. Biden wasted no time in directing his National Security team to engage with their Israeli counterparts to ensure they have the necessary resources to defend themselves. He stated unequivocally, “Israel has the right to defend itself and its people, full stop. In my administration, the support for Israel’s security is rock solid and unwavering.”
While critics may point to the prisoner swap deal with Iran as a possible contributor to the militant group’s attack, Mr. Biden did not try to dispel these criticisms directly. Instead, he warned Israel’s foes in the region, especially Iran, against exploiting the attacks for their own advantage. He made it clear that the world is watching and any hostile actions towards Israel will not go unnoticed.
The attack by Hamas militants has caught the world, including Mr. Biden, off guard. It is the deadliest attack against Israel in decades, with at least 200 people killed and over 1,000 wounded. The Hamas militants used multiple tactics, infiltrating by sea, air, and land, to launch their surprise attack on Israeli communities during a major Jewish holiday.
Israel has retaliated with airstrikes in Gaza, vowing to inflict an “unprecedented price” on Hamas. The conflict between Israel and Hamas threatens to escalate further, with Israel warning of greater retaliation. The situation is made more volatile by Israel’s far-right government feeling vulnerable and Palestinians feeling desperate under the ongoing occupation.
The level of planning and coordination seen in this attack has shocked Israelis and raised questions about the government’s ability to anticipate such threats. Lieutenant Colonel Richard Hecht, an Israeli army spokesman, admitted, “That’s a good question,” when asked how Hamas had managed to catch the army off guard.
The abduction of Israeli civilians and soldiers by Hamas has presented a complicated issue for Israel, which has a history of making lopsided exchanges to bring captive Israelis home. The number of captives is not immediately known, but Hamas claims to be holding dozens of Israeli soldiers in “safe places” and tunnels in Gaza.
As the conflict intensifies, the world is closely watching the situation. President Biden has condemned the assault on Israel and asserted their right to defend themselves. Saudi Arabia has called for restraint from both sides, while Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group has praised the attack as a response to “Israeli crimes.”
Overall, the situation in Israel is dire, and the world waits with bated breath to see how it unfolds. President Biden’s commitment to supporting Israel remains steadfast, but the path to peace and stability in the region remains uncertain.
