Biden Stands with Israel Amid Gaza Hospital Blast, Iran Issues Ominous Warning

President Joe Biden visited Israel and pledged solidarity with the country, stating that the U.S. stands firmly behind Israel in the wake of a brutal attack. Biden suggested that the recent explosion at a Gaza hospital was not carried out by the Israeli military, but by another group. He emphasized the need for humanitarian assistance to reach Gaza, subject to inspections and intended for civilians rather than Hamas militants. Biden also announced an additional $100 million in humanitarian aid for Gaza and the West Bank. The visit coincided with rising concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where Israel has cut off essential supplies. Israel claimed that a rocket misfired by Palestinian militants caused the hospital explosion, while Islamic Jihad dismissed these claims. Biden's visit was marred by protests and the cancellation of a summit in Jordan.