"Biden's Visit to Israel Amidst Rising Tensions and Efforts to Prevent Wider Middle East War"

President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and affirm Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas. The visit comes as Israel plans a ground assault in Gaza to combat the Hamas movement. The U.S. and Israel will work on a plan to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza. Meanwhile, Iran's foreign minister warned of "preemptive action" in response to Israel's actions in Gaza, stating that the "resistance front" will not allow Israel to act without consequences.