President Joe Biden, in an impassioned address on Tuesday, October 10, denounced the Hamas attacks on Israel, a U.S. ally, and expressed readiness to deploy additional military resources to the area from Washington.
President Joe Biden condemned the attacks by Hamas on US ally Israel as “sheer evil” in an emotional speech Tuesday and said Washington is ready to deploy more military assets to the region.
The Palestinian militant group had carried out atrocities including murders of entire families and rapes of women, along with “stomach-turning reports of babies being killed,” Biden from the White House.
Biden also confirmed that at least 14 Americans had died and that a number had been taken hostage by Hamas, which has threatened to kill hostages if Israel does not warn civilians of upcoming attacks on Gaza.
Biden added that he had one word, “Don’t”, for any of Israel’s adversaries who might try to get involved, in a clear message to long-term foe Iran, which backs Hamas.
The United States sent fresh military assistance for Israel after the Hamas attacks, and has also ordered its largest aircraft carrier to move closer to Israel in a show of support, along with other warships and a host of fighter jets.
Biden said he was ready to move “additional assets” if needed to show Washington’s backing for its ally and bolster its presence in the tense region.
Biden’s response is being closely watched at home ahead of next year’s US presidential election where Republicans accuse him of being soft on Iran, Hamas’s sponsor.
It is also being scrutinized in the region amid fears of a regional conflagration.
with AFP
