Biden Backs Israel's Right to Defend Itself Against Hamas Rocket Attacks

Biden condemned Hamas attack on Israel, said Israel has right to defend itself and pledged U.S. support.

Israel retaliated with airstrikes in Gaza after Hamas rocket attacks. Netanyahu said "We are at war."

Biden said he'll keep in close contact with Netanyahu and has spoken to Jordan's King and members of Congress.

The hostilities threaten U.S. efforts to expand Abraham Accords deals with more Arab states.

World leaders expressed solidarity with Israel, saying it has right to defend itself against Hamas attacks.