{"id":2059001,"date":"2023-10-07T14:37:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-07T18:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-briefed-on-hamas-attacks-in-israel-white-house\/"},"modified":"2023-10-07T19:36:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-07T23:36:25","slug":"biden-briefed-on-hamas-attacks-in-israel-white-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-briefed-on-hamas-attacks-in-israel-white-house\/","title":{"rendered":"White House informs Biden about Hamas attacks in Israel."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-briefed-on-hamas-attacks-in-israel-white-house%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2059001&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>U.S. President Joe Biden Condemns Hamas Attack on \u200bIsrael<\/h2>\n<p>In a strong statement, President Joe Biden \u200cand other American officials expressed their condemnation of the recent Hamas attack on Israel. President Biden\u200d emphasized that terrorism \u200dis never justified \u200dand affirmed Israel&#8217;s right to defend itself and its people. He also warned against any\u200b party \u2062seeking advantage in this situation \u2063and reiterated the unwavering support of his administration for \u200dIsrael&#8217;s security.<\/p>\n<p>The attack by Hamas on Israel took place earlier on Saturday, catching many by surprise. President Biden revealed that he \u200bhad spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin \u200dNetanyahu and assured him of the United States&#8217; \u2064readiness to provide all necessary support. He emphasized that his team was closely monitoring the situation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode post-related-videos\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Members of Congress also expressed\u200d their outrage at the attack. Representative \u200dPete Stauber strongly condemned the actions of Hamas and affirmed the \u200bUnited \u200bStates&#8217; solidarity with Israel. Senator Bob Menendez described \u2063Hamas as a <a title=\"White House informs Biden about Hamas attacks in Israel.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-briefed-on-hamas-attacks-in-israel-white-house\/\">murderous terrorist organization responsible<\/a> for\u200d the killing of\u200d innocent Israelis.<\/p>\n<p>Former President Donald Trump placed \u2064blame on President Biden\u2064 for\u2062 the attack, stating that Israel has the right to defend itself \u200cwith overwhelming force. He criticized the current administration for undermining the progress made through the Abraham Accords.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the surprise attack, Israel declared a state of war. Hamas launched rockets from the Gaza Strip into Israel and\u200b infiltrated \u200dIsraeli territory in multiple locations, according to the\u200c Israeli Defense Forces. Retired Israeli Brig.\u200d Gen. Amir Avivi described the incident as an intelligence failure and called for a decisive defeat of Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>Israeli military officials confirmed that several Israeli towns and cities \u200cnear the Gaza Strip were under Hamas control. Reports indicated fighting in Sderot, a city located within one mile of the strip. Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the nation, declaring that they were at war and promising that the enemy would <a title=\"Morning Wire: U.S. Veterans Take Afghanistan Evacuation Into Their Own Hands, Texas House Passes Election Integrity Law, Mississippi Threatens New COVID Restrictions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/morning-wire-u-s-veterans-take-afghanistan-evacuation-into-their-own-hands-texas-house-passes-election-integrity-law-mississippi-threatens-new-covid-restrictions\/\">face severe consequences<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Israeli forces retaliated with strikes\u2064 on the Gaza Strip. Hamas military commander Mohammad Deif justified the \u200cattack as a response to the ongoing blockade of Gaza and Israeli\u200b crimes against the Palestinian \u200dpeople. He claimed that Hamas had captured\u2062 Israeli soldiers.<\/p>\n<p>Hamas, designated as a <a title=\"Why This Average American Is Voting for Donald Trump\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-this-average-american-is-voting-for-donald-trump\/\">terrorist group<\/a> by the \u2062United States,\u2062 the European Union, and other nations, was formed in 1987 with \u200bthe goal of destroying Israel. This\u2064 recent conflict adds to the history of tensions between Hamas and Israel, including the war in\u2063 2021 that resulted in numerous casualties.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\"><em>Epoch Times staff\u2063 contributed to this report.<\/em><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>How did \u200cPresident Biden respond to \u2063the\u200b Hamas\u200c attacks on \u200dIsrael?<\/h2>\n<p>Div><\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyload-content text-comp\">\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/politics\/biden-calls-for-end-to-hamas-attacks-on-israel-and-backs-israels-right-to-defend-itself-5505877?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Biden Calls for End to Hamas Attacks on Israel\u2064 and \u2063Backs \u200cIsrael&#8217;s Right to \u2064Defend \u200cItself<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/7\/2023<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyloaded\">\n<div class=\"video-thumbnail overlay-available\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-thumbnail-holder\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image.cnbcfm.com\/api\/v1\/image\/106909539-167083381.jpg?v=1621258016&#038;w=931&#038;q=80\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Hamas attack on Israel \u200chas escalated tensions in the region \u2062and has resulted in a significant number of casualties. \u2063President Biden \u200dmade it clear that his\u200d administration stands with Israel in these trying times. He\u200b called on Hamas to immediately halt its attacks and expressed support \u200cfor Israel&#8217;s right to \u2064defend itself.<\/p>\n<p>This condemnation of the Hamas attack is part \u2063of the broader stance of the United \u200cStates \u200btowards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Biden administration has consistently expressed its \u200dcommitment to Israeli security and has condemned \u200ball forms of violence and terrorism in the region. \u2063President Biden\u200b emphasized that the \u200bUnited\u2063 States will continue to \u2062support \u2063Israel in \u2064its efforts to\u200b ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to President Biden, other American officials also \u200bcondemned the Hamas attack \u2062and\u200c expressed solidarity with Israel. Secretary\u2062 of State Antony Blinken\u200b \u200dstated that the United States will work with its\u2064 international partners to\u2062 address the ongoing conflict and find \u200da \u200dpeaceful resolution. He emphasized \u200cthe\u200b importance of\u200b de-escalation and an end to violence.<\/p>\n<p>The international community has also reacted to the\u2064 Hamas attack\u2063 and expressed concern over the\u200b escalating violence. The United Nations Security Council\u200d held an emergency meeting\u2063 on the situation and\u200d called for an immediate cessation of \u2063hostilities. \u2062Many\u2062 countries, including \u2062the United States&#8217; allies, have expressed their support for\u200b Israel&#8217;s \u200cright to\u200d defend\u200c itself\u200c while also\u2064 calling for \u2062a\u200c peaceful resolution to the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>As\u200b the situation continues to unfold,\u200b it is crucial\u2062 for all parties involved to prioritize\u200b the safety and well-being of civilians.\u2063 The international community must continue to work\u2062 towards de-escalation and\u2063 a\u2064 peaceful\u200c resolution to\u2064 the conflict. President Biden&#8217;s\u200c condemnation \u2063of the \u2062Hamas attack demonstrates the unwavering support of the United States for Israel&#8217;s \u200csecurity and its commitment to promoting peace in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The Hamas attack on Israel is a stark reminder\u200b of the challenges and \u2062complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It \u200dunderscores\u2063 the \u2062need \u2063for continued international engagement and efforts to achieve a lasting peace. President Biden&#8217;s condemnation\u200d of the attack is \u200ban \u200cimportant step towards addressing the immediate crisis and working towards \u200da more stable and secure future for both\u200c Israelis and Palestinians.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. President Joe Biden and officials strongly denounced the Hamas attack on Israel. Biden stated, &#8220;The U.S. unequivocally condemns this assault by Hamas terrorists from Gaza. Terrorism is unjustifiable. Israel has the right to protect itself and its people.&#8221; The U.S. cautions against any further escalation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":2059002,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"White House informs Biden about Hamas attacks in Israel.","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2059001","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"White House informs Biden about Hamas attacks in Israel.","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2059001","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/75"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2059001"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2059001\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2059002"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2059001"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2059001"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2059001"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}