Biden Condemns Hamas Attack on Israel

Today, the people of Israel are under attack orchestrated by a terrorist organization, Hamas. In this moment of tragedy, I want to say to them and to the world, and to terrorists everywhere, that the United States stands with Israel. We will not ever fail to have her back. You know, when I spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu this morning, I told him the United States stands with the people of Israel in the face of these terrorist assaults. Israel has the right to defend itself and its people — full stop. There’s never justification for terrorist attacks. And my administration’s support for Israel’s security is rock-solid and unwavering. Let me say this as clearly as I can: This is not a moment for any party hostile to Israel to exploit these attacks, to seek advantage. The world is watching. Seeing the lives that have been broken by this, the families torn apart. It’s heartbreaking. And Jill and I are praying for those families who’ve been impacted by this violence.