Biden arrives Israel; reiterates commitment to the Jewish state
US President Joe Biden arrived in Israel on Wednesday. He reiterated his commitment to the Jewish state, telling Israeli leaders, "Americans are grieving with you, they really are and Americans are worried.
“Americans are worried because they know this is not an easy field to navigate. What you have to do. But the fact is that Israel, as it responds to these attacks, continue to ensure that you have what you need to defend yourselves and we’re going to make sure that occurs.”
Prime Minister Netanyahu extended his thanks to Biden and the U.S. for standing with Israel during what might be a protracted time of conflict.
“Above all, Mr. President, the world sees that support and the moral clarity that you have demonstrated from the moment Israel was attacked. You’ve rightly drawn a clear line between the forces of civilization and the forces of barbarism. You describe what Hamas did as sheer evil. It is exactly that.”
Yet Josh Reinstein, president of the Israel Allies Foundation, told CBN News many Israelis are concerned about Biden’s visit.
“I think people are worried it’s a double edged sword,” Reinstein said. “We’re seeing that the sanctions on Iran are being lifted, as we speak, on ballistic missiles.
“We’re seeing that the administration is not pointing the finger at Iran, even though we know that Hamas and Hezbollah are their proxy armies and they fund them, the equip them, they train them. So, people are worried to see what’s going to happen.”
