US President Joe Biden referred to the war in the Gaza Strip at a fundraising event in New York, saying that "there are too many innocent victims - Israelis and Palestinians.
U.S. President Joe Biden, former U.S. Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton participate in a discussion moderated by Stephen Colbert, host of CBS's "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", during a campaign fundraising event at Radio City Music Hall in New York, U.S., March 28, 2024. Reuters/Elizabeth Frantz
US President Joe Biden referred to the war in the Gaza Strip at a fundraising event in New York, saying that "there are too many innocent victims - Israelis and Palestinians.
We must get more food, medicine and supplies for the Palestinians." Biden emphasized that "we cannot forget that the very existence of Israel is at stake. Israelis were massacred. Imagine if this happened in the U.S. It is understandable that Israel has such deep anger. But we must stop the war effort that causes the significant death of innocent civilians." (Daniel Edelson, New York)
The Israeli military has ordered the entire city of Tyre, along with surrounding Palestinian camps, villages and neighbourhoods, to evacuate immediately, publishing a detailed map alongside the order on Wednesday.
Israel said on Wednesday it had killed Hamas's newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza, days after it killed his predecessor, while intensifying military pressure in Gaza and expanding operations in Lebanon.
Israel said on Tuesday it had attacked Hamas’ new armed wing chief, who it said was appointed just days earlier after Israel killed his predecessor, as it steps up military pressure in Gaza and expands ground operations in Lebanon.
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