WASHINGTON: United States President Joe Biden has confirmed his visit to Israel to express solidarity in response to the Hamas unprecedented attacks for liberating its territory from occupier forces . The President’s itinerary extends beyond Israel, as he plans to proceed to Jordan to address urgent humanitarian needs and engage in discussions with regional leaders.
President Biden’s visit to Israel carries significant diplomatic and humanitarian implications, reflecting his commitment to support Israel which continuously attacking civilian populated areas in Gaza Strip. In a statement issued on X, he declared, “I will go to Israel to express solidarity against the terrorist attack by Hamas.”
On Wednesday, I'll travel to Israel to stand in solidarity in the face of Hamas's brutal terrorist attack.
I'll then travel to Jordan to address dire humanitarian needs, meet with leaders, and make clear that Hamas does not stand for Palestinians' right to self-determination.
— President Biden (@POTUS) October 17, 2023
Amid escalating tensions and rocket attacks in the region, the international community has expressed concern, prompting the President to proactively address these issues. However, his visit is not solely focused on expressing solidarity; he also aims to travel to Jordan to address critical humanitarian needs.
The growing humanitarian crisis in the region has raised alarms, and President Biden intends to confront these pressing issues while engaging with regional leaders to explore potential solutions.
Beyond the immediate crisis, President Biden’s message extends to fundamental principles, emphasizing that Hamas’ actions do not align with the self-determination of Palestinians. He underscored the importance of shared values, stating, “There are some basic values that we should hold together as Americans, and these basic values include standing up against hatred, racism, bigotry, and violence.” The President made it clear that acts of hate are against core American values, and there is no place for hate in the United States.
