President Joe Biden on Friday expressed his determination not to let organizations like ‘Hamas’ and authoritarian figures like ‘Putin’ achieve their goals. On the 14th day of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Israel’s defense chief ordered their troops to prepare for a potential entry into the Gaza Strip with the goal of dismantling the Palestinian militant group.
Biden highlighted the existential threat that Hamas poses to Israel’s democracy and also mentioned Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s invasion in his speech.
He emphasized, “We can’t ignore the humanity of innocent Palestinians who only want to live in peace and have opportunity.”
US officials have reported multiple attacks on American troops in Iraq and Syria in recent days, with concerns about the actions of Iran-backed groups as regional tensions escalate due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Over the past two weeks, President Joe Biden has deployed substantial naval forces to the Middle East, including two aircraft carriers, additional warships, and approximately 2,000 Marines.
Since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict on October 7th, there has been a noticeable increase in attacks targeting US forces. For instance, a drone struck US forces in Syria, causing minor injuries, and another drone was intercepted and neutralized.
In response to the October 7th attack by Hamas, Israel initiated a continuous barrage of the Gaza Strip, leading to the call-up of an unprecedented 360,000 reservists. Regrettably, this assault has resulted in a significant loss of life, with an estimated 1,400 casualties, primarily civilians.
According to Gaza’s health ministry, the ongoing Israeli strikes have taken a devastating toll, with at least 3,785 Palestinians losing their lives, and another 12,493 sustaining injuries in the region.
