Israel-Gaza war: ‘Hamas doesn't represent Palestinian people,’ says US President Joe Biden
Joe Biden on Friday said that the majority of ‘overwhelming’ Palestinians are not Hamas and further alleged that they're also suffering as a result of Hamas' terrorism. In a post on X, Biden wrote, “I won't mince words.
The overwhelming majority of Palestinians are not Hamas. And Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people.
In fact, they're also suffering as a result of Hamas' terrorism. We need to be clear-eyed about that reality." Meanwhile, as reported by AP, citing the territory's health officials, Israeli strikes have allegedly killed at least 71 people in southern and central Gaza.
It is to be further noted that the US President has backed Israel since the October 7 attack, in which Hamas militants killed 1,200 people and abducted another 250. Furthermore, Biden has also urged Congress to fund additional weapons and aid for Israel as it mounts an offensive to capture Hamas operatives and rescue Israeli hostages.
Also Read: Too many have been killed: UK's Prince William pleas for end of Gaza war However, the White House has openly expressed its divergence from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on topics such as the ‘two-state solution’, which Biden favours, despite Netanyahu and many within his coalition opposing it, as well as on the count of civilian casualties caused by Israel, AP reported. In a statement, Biden campaign spokesperson Ammar Moussa said that Biden “is working closely and proudly with leaders in the" Muslim and Arab American communities “to listen to them about a wide range of issues." Also Read: US President Biden calls Vladimir Putin ‘crazy SOB’, Kremlin hits back with 'attempting to look like Hollywood cowboy' Moussa added, “He has urged Israel to do everything possible to avoid
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