The president of the United States, Joe Bidenhas had a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, in which the American leader expressed his “unwavering commitment” to the “security of Israel” in the face of the attacks of Loop. The leader of the White House has condemned the “atrocious terrorist attacks” of Hamas, as he has written on social networks.
Hours before, the Secretary of State for Defense, Lloyd Austin, has offered its allies “everything they need to defend themselves.” Netanyahu, for his part, has told the US that “a long and powerful campaign” to respond to the Gaza attacks.
Today, I spoke with @IsraeliPM about the appalling Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel. I offered our support and reiterated my unwavering commitment to Israel’s security. @FLOTUS and I express our heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost loved ones.
—President Biden (@POTUS) October 7, 2023
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“The United States unequivocally condemns the unprovoked attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians. There is never any justification for terrorism. We firmly support the Government and people of Israel and express our deepest condolences for the Israeli lives lost in these attacks “, the White House said in a statement.
As a White House official told NBC News, President Joe Biden was “fully informed” about the events that were unfolding in Israel this Saturday morning.