Biden again defends Israel’s actions in annual speech

According to the international group Tasnim News Agency, US President Joe Biden in his annual speech called ” State of the Country” once again defended Israel’s actions in Gaza and claimed that Israel has the right to confront Hamas.

Biden said: “Israel has the right to confront Hamas. Hamas can end this conflict by releasing the hostages, laying down their weapons and surrendering the perpetrators of October 5.” Like cowards among the civilian population, they take shelter under hospitals, care centers and places like that. Israel has an additional responsibility.” He said: “But Israel has a fundamental responsibility to protect innocent civilians in Gaza. “

The American president claimed that he is trying to establish a 6-week temporary ceasefire in Gaza. He claimed: “I have been working non-stop to establish a ceasefire that will last for six weeks, to bring home all the hostages and to relieve this unbearable human suffering and move towards something more durable.”

He also claimed to have ordered the construction of a temporary pier on the coast Gaza has given to increase aid to this region. “Tonight I ordered the US military to undertake an emergency mission to establish a temporary dock in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Gaza,” he said. This wharf will be able to receive large ships carrying food, water, medicine and temporary shelters.”

Joe Biden emphasized that no US military forces will be stationed in the region. He said: “This temporary pier will allow the amount of humanitarian aid to Gaza to increase every day. But Israel must do its part. Israel should provide more aid to Gaza and ensure that aid workers are not caught in the crossfire. … I say this to the leaders of Israel: the protection and saving of innocent lives should be a priority.” The American president continued his statement and emphasized that the two-state solution is the only solution that should be considered in the future. did “Looking into the future, the only real solution will be the two-state solution over time,” he said. There is no other path other than the two-state solution that guarantees Israel’s security and its democracy.” Biden said in another part of his claims: “Creating stability in the Middle East (West Asia) means curbing threats from It is towards Iran. For this reason, I have formed a coalition of 12 countries to defend international shipping and freedom of maritime traffic in the Red Sea.” I have defended the American forces in the region and as the commander-in-chief, I will not hesitate to take further measures to protect the people and our military forces.”

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