Biden's Emergency Speech: "All Support Measures Ready for Israel"

"Warning to All Hostile Forces... Do Not Exploit This Situation"

The United States condemned the attack on Israel by the Palestinian armed faction Hamas and pledged support for Israel in all areas, including military assistance.

U.S. President Joe Biden stated in a statement on the 7th (local time), "I had a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was attacked by Hamas," and said, "The United States stands with Israel. We will never fail to have their back, and Israel will have no shortage of help needed for self-defense."

U.S. President Joe Biden is giving a speech at the White House on the 6th (local time).
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Earlier, Prime Minister Netanyahu said in a national broadcast, "We are at war and will fight to win."

President Biden said, "I made it clear to Prime Minister Netanyahu that we are ready to provide all appropriate means to support the Israeli government and people. Terrorism is never justified."

He added, "The United States warns all hostile forces against Israel seeking to profit from this situation," and emphasized that U.S. support for Israel's security is "ironclad and unwavering."

President Biden said, "The Biden administration's support for Israel's security is strong and unshakable. Jill (the First Lady) and I will continue to pray for all families affected by this violence." He also expressed sorrow for those who tragically lost their lives and hoped for the swift recovery of all the injured.

On the 8th (local time), flames and smoke rose in the Gaza Strip due to airstrikes by the Israeli Air Force in response to a surprise attack by the Palestinian armed group Hamas.
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Earlier, a statement condemning Hamas was issued in the name of the White House National Security Council (NSC) spokesperson. The U.S. government's response to this situation escalated in the order of NSC spokesperson statement → presidential statement → urgent presidential address.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken also issued a separate statement, saying, "The United States clearly condemns the horrific attacks by Hamas terrorists on Israel, including civilians and civilian facilities," and "We will maintain close coordination with our Israeli partners. The United States supports Israel's right to self-defense."

The U.S. government contacted Israeli counterparts in various diplomatic and security sectors over the weekend following reports of the Israeli attacks. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke with Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi to discuss response measures.

Earlier, Hamas launched the 'Al-Aqsa Flood' operation against Israel in the early morning of the 7th, the Jewish Sabbath. They fired thousands of rockets and infiltrated dozens of armed militants into Israel. Hamas used land, sea, and air routes to enter Israel, including paragliders for aerial infiltration.

Israel launched the 'Iron Swords' operation and is conducting retaliatory airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, which Hamas controls. Additionally, operations are underway to eliminate Hamas militants who infiltrated the country.

The death toll on both sides due to the surprise attack by the Palestinian armed faction Hamas targeting Israel and Israel's retaliatory airstrikes surged to around 500 as of the 8th (local time).

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