Biden's Stance on Gaza: A Controversial Defense or Support for Ethnic Cleansing?

President Joe Biden defends his refusal to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, citing the ongoing threat posed by Hamas to Israel and the Israeli military's efforts to avoid civilian casualties. Biden's defense comes after a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and contradicts recent remarks by senior US officials who have emphasized the need for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to observe humanitarian law. The UN Security Council has passed a resolution calling for extended humanitarian pauses and the release of hostages held by Hamas, but the US and UK abstained due to the resolution's lack of explicit criticism of Hamas. Israel's ambassador to the UN criticized the resolution, stating that it was detached from the reality on the ground. The IDF released a video claiming to show weapons and combat gear found in al-Shifa hospital in Gaza, which Hamas denied.