US President Biden Addresses Israel-Hamas War
Biden Compares Support for Israel to the US
Full Text of Biden's Speech Outlining Hostage and Ceasefire Deal
US President Joe Biden addressed the nation on May 11, 2021, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. In his speech, Biden compared the US's support for Israel to the US's own commitment to its values and security.
"The United States shares an unshakeable bond with the State of Israel," Biden said. "We will always stand with Israel against those who seek to destroy it."
Biden went on to outline a plan for a hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The plan calls for the release of 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, the establishment of a ceasefire, and the opening of negotiations between the two sides.
Biden acknowledged that the situation in Israel is complex and that there are divisions within the country that could prevent a hostage deal from being reached. However, he urged both sides to work together to find a peaceful solution.
"The brutality we saw would have cut deep anywhere in the world, but it cuts deeper here in Israel," Biden said. "We must all work together to end the violence and build a future where Israelis and Palestinians can live in peace and security."
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