Biden Lands in Israel to Show Support After Deadly Hamas Hospital Bombing

Tel Aviv, Israel – President Joe Biden arrived in Israel on Wednesday morning, nearly two weeks after a Hamas rocket misfired and struck a hospital in Gaza City, killing over 400 people. Biden is seeking to demonstrate America’s unwavering commitment to Israel during this time of crisis.

Upon landing at Ben Gurion Airport, Biden was greeted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog. In a show of solidarity, Netanyahu embraced Biden on the tarmac.

This urgent visit comes after the shocking hospital attack, which represented the deadliest strike since the outbreak of fighting between Israel and Hamas along the Gaza border earlier this month. Both sides have blamed each other for the hospital bombing, further intensifying the conflict.

During his trip, Biden is expected to meet with top Israeli officials to discuss security coordination and preventing future attacks. The White House has said the president will “reaffirm the United States’ ironclad commitment to Israel’s security.”

Biden is facing pressure from some Democrats in Washington to take a more balanced approach towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. However, his administration has firmly defended Israel’s right to self-defense against Hamas rocket fire.

This historic trip amid the ongoing crisis demonstrates that the security partnership between the U.S. and Israel remains strong. Biden aims to send a clear message that America stands with Israel during this turbulent time.