Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people," US President Joe Biden declares during the Israel-Gaza conflict

Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people," US President Joe Biden declares during the Israel-Gaza conflict

In remarks on the conflict between Israel and Gaza, US President Joe Biden said that the majority of the "overpowered" Palestinians are not affiliated with Hamas and added that they too are suffering as a result of Hamas activities.

On Thursday, February 22, 2024, President Joe Biden arrives at Marine One in Mountain View, California, for a campaign fundraiser.

Israel-Gaza conflict: US President Joe Biden said on Friday that the "overwhelming majority" of Palestinians are not members of Hamas and that their suffering is also a consequence of Hamas terrorism.

Biden said, "I will not mince words," in a post on X. The vast majority of Palestinians do not support Hamas. Furthermore, Hamas does not speak for Palestinians. In actuality, they are also feeling the effects of Hamas terrorism.We must be able to clearly see that reality.

According to the AP, which cites local health experts, at least 71 Palestinians have allegedly died as a result of Israeli attacks in southern and central Gaza.

Notably, since October 7, when Hamas terrorists murdered 1,200 people and kidnapped 250 more, the US president has backed Israel.

Furthermore, as Israel pursues its effort to apprehend Hamas agents and free Israeli captives, Biden has pushed Congress to provide Israel more weapons and support.

The AP noted that while Benjamin Netanyahu and many in his coalition are against the "two-state solution," which Biden supports, the White House has publicly stated its disagreements with him on a number of issues, including Israel's counting of civilian casualties.

Ammar Moussa, a spokesperson for the Biden campaign, said in a statement that the senator is proudly collaborating with leaders of the "Muslim and Arab American communities" to ensure their voices are heard on a variety of topics.

According to Moussa, "He urged Israel to do everything possible to avoid civilian casualties." "They additionally have successfully pushed for food and medical supplies to reach Gaza," he said.

While it struggled to address the difficulties brought on by the situation in Gaza, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees issued a warning on Thursday, stating that it was approaching a tipping point.

"I regret having to tell you that UNRWA has reached a breaking point," Chief Philippe Lazzarini said. Humanitarian needs are growing, donors have stopped paying the organization, and Israel is pressing for its dissolution.

In a post on Given Israel's persistent demands for UNRWA's destruction and the absence of money from donors at a time of extraordinary humanitarian needs in Gaza, I regret to tell you that UNRWA has reached a breaking point. The financing is not available right now.

In a letter to the Assembly, he said that "the agency's ability to accomplish the mandate given through the resolution of General Assembly 302 is now seriously threatened."Is present.

   Following Israel's formation in 1949, the resolution formed the agency. A number of nations have ceased providing financial support to Israel because to claims that some employees were complicit in the October 7 assault, including the US, UK, Germany, and Japan.

More than half of the financing expected for 2024, or $438 million, has been placed on hold, according to Lazzarini's recent announcement.