Biden Expresses Support for Israel Amid Gaza Crisis
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Expressed "outrage" over strike on Gaza hospital but blamed Palestinian militants, not Israel.
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Reiterated U.S. support for Israel's right to defend itself, promised to provide Israel with military assistance.
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Avoided calling for ceasefire or criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza. Focus remained on Israel's security.
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Expanded rhetoric to humanitarian crisis but without discussing Israel's role.
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Condemned anti-Semitism and Islamophobia in U.S. but largely avoided assigning blame in the conflict.