Biden pledges support for Israel after Hamas attack, while Ilhan Omar calls for negotiated peace

President Joe Biden condemned the recent attack by Hamas on Israel as an "act of sheer evil" and expressed U.S. support for Israel. He voiced concern for Americans being held hostage by Hamas and called for Israel to follow the "law of war" in its response. Biden described the reports of violence as "stomach turning" and emphasized that Hamas' brutality is a reminder of the worst rampages of ISIS. He also warned any country or organization thinking of taking advantage of the situation to refrain from doing so. Biden promised swift and decisive action in response to an attack on the U.S. and outlined the military assistance being sent to Israel.