President Biden has urged Israelis to avoid repeating the mistakes the United States made following the 9/11 attacks in their response to the Hamas attacks, while condemning the incident and calling for an immediate ceasefire. The United Nations has called for an independent investigation and for both sides to respect international humanitarian law and protect civilians. The United States has committed to working with both sides to find a lasting solution to the conflict.
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On Tuesday, the Saint Louis Zoo announced the death of 27-year-old Asian elephant Rani, who had been part of the zoo's herd since 2002. Initial necropsy results revealed some preexisting changes in Rani's heart, and further testing is being done to determine the significance of the changes. Zoo Director Michael Macek asked for the community's thoughts and support during this difficult time.
The U.S. has determined that a deadly blast at al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City was most likely caused by a misfired rocket from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Egypt has allowed limited humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, but it is unclear if it will be enough to prevent further casualties. Joe Biden is visiting Israel in hopes of preventing a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Hundreds of protesters gathered on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to call for an immediate cease-fire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The Jewish-led activist group organized the peaceful demonstration, demanding that the Biden administration and lawmakers take action to end the conflict. The Capitol Police warned the demonstrators to stop demonstrating and when they refused, they were removed from the building.
At least 200 people were killed in an explosion at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza on Tuesday, with the US assessing that it was likely caused by a misfired rocket from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The incident has been met with shock and sorrow from around the world, with the UN calling for an independent investigation and the US urging both sides to de-escalate the conflict.
President Joe Biden will address the nation on Thursday night from the Oval Office to discuss the U.S. response to the recent Hamas attacks against Israel and Russia's war in Ukraine. Biden has already traveled to Israel to show support for the key U.S. ally, and his speech will be the first major foreign policy address of his presidency. No further details have been released, but the speech is expected to be an important moment for the Biden administration.
President Joe Biden has arrived in Israel for a high-stakes visit amidst the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The Biden administration has urged Israel to take steps to protect innocent civilians and has called for an immediate ceasefire. Biden is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other leaders to discuss a way forward, with the outcome of the visit having far-reaching implications.
President Joe Biden has arrived in Tel Aviv to demonstrate U.S. solidarity with Israel ahead of an expected ground assault against Hamas. During a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Biden expressed sadness and outrage over a deadly blast at a hospital in Gaza City, suggesting Palestinian militants were behind it. Biden is expected to meet with Israeli and Palestinian leaders during his trip, and his visit is seen as an effort to show U.S. support for Israel and to prevent the war from escalating.