Biden Links US Diplomacy with Saudis to Hamas Attack

President Biden suggests that Hamas's attack on Israel was motivated by the progress in regional diplomacy, particularly with Saudi Arabia, under his administration. He believes that Hamas struck when they did because they were aware of the efforts to bring peace to the region and gain recognition for Israel's right to exist. The Israel-Hamas war began after Hamas militants killed people in border communities, leading to deadly airstrikes and an Israeli ground campaign in Gaza. Biden points to the warming relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel and suggests that the Saudis were on the verge of officially recognizing Israel before the attack. He emphasizes his commitment to continue working towards long-term peace in the region.