Israel-Hamas war: Biden lands in Tel Aviv as crisis escalates
Posted on AllSides October 18th, 2023
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President Biden is visiting Israel on Wednesday in the wake of a strike on a Gaza hospital that left hundreds dead. Palestinian and Israeli officials are exchanging blame for the attack, which has already impacted Biden’s trip, with Jordan calling off a four-way summit with Biden and regional leaders. Biden is still planning to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials, as he seeks to reaffirm US support while also avoiding a wider war in the region. Israel’s military is expected to launch a ground invasion...