In an impassioned speech on Tuesday, President Joe Biden offered his unequivocal support for Israel along with the promise of military aid.
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Israeli forces continued their aerial bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, in retaliation against Hamas’ deadly attack on the country, and signaled a potential ground offensive into the Palestinian territory, after a strong show of political and military support from Washington.Key Facts
The Israel Defense Force received its first batch of American weapons which will help “facilitate significant military operations” at an air base in southern Israel on Tuesday night, the Associated Press reported.
The weapons delivery follows the arrival of a U.S. Navy carrier strike group in the region which U.S. officials say is intended to dissuade any “actor hostile to Israel” to take advantage of the ongoing crisis.
President Joe Biden has also promised he would ask Congress to take “urgent action” to fund additional security measures.
The death toll from the conflict has risen to at least 2,150 as of Wednesday morning including 1,200 Israelis and 950 Palestinians.
