The president’s empathy was not reserved only for the Jews but also for the Jewish state, which he said saw the “ancient hatred of Jews” reenacted with horrific savagery on October 7.
Renewed Israeli threat in Rafah gives leverage to Sinwar. If he rejects the agreement, Biden won't stop Israeli action, Qatar may expel Hamas leaders.
White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden welcomed peaceful protests on campuses and elsewhere, but would continue to condemn hate speech, antisemitism or violence.
Though these days of remembrance fall on difficult times, Biden said, Americans must never rest. They must rise against hate.
“Americans want the war to end, and we want to win the war. And I hope that those two things can converge,” the Israeli official said.
The week will be between May 5 and May 12 annually, established as the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust.
Jewish groups and White House lambast Nazi comparisons as "especially heinous".
Given the complexity of the current situation, its solution calls for great faith in our Creator, along with extraordinary creativity, courage, and original thought.
Democratic lawmakers tell President Biden that evidence suggests Israel violated US law by restricting aid to Gaza, urging action.
The two are seen dancing happily together on a balcony against the backdrop of the York York City skyline.