"Biden Condemns Hospital Blast in Israel-Hamas War, Skips Meeting Arab Leaders"

President Biden condemned the blast at a hospital compound in Gaza during his visit to Tel Aviv, expressing support for Israel. Israel, the U.S., and security experts doubt Palestinian claims that an Israeli airstrike caused the explosion, pointing to evidence suggesting involvement of a local militant group. Biden announced that the U.S. would provide $100 million in humanitarian aid for Gaza and the West Bank, and Israel agreed to allow aid through Egypt. The hospital blast sparked anti-Israel and anti-U.S. protests in the region, leading to clashes with Palestinian security forces and attempted breaches at U.S. and French embassies. The death toll continues to rise, with over 1,400 Israelis and approximately 3,000 Palestinians killed. American families pleaded for help and information about missing loved ones, as Hamas admitted to holding around 200 hostages.