Biden says Israeli occupation of Gaza would be 'big mistake'

US President Joe Biden has warned Israel that any move to occupy the Gaza Strip again would be a "big mistake". Israel has launched a bombing campaign against Hamas following an attack by the militant group. Biden stated that while it is necessary to "take out the extremists," occupying Gaza would be a mistake. He also called for the elimination of Hamas, but emphasized the need for a Palestinian authority and a path to a Palestinian state. Biden stated that US troops joining the war is not necessary and that Israel will be provided with everything they need.

Biden says Israeli occupation of Gaza would be 'big mistake'
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US President Joe Biden has warned Israel that any move to occupy the Gaza Strip again would be a "big mistake". Israel has launched a bombing campaign against Hamas following an attack by the militant group. Biden stated that while it is necessary to "take out the extremists," occupying Gaza would be a mistake. He also called for the elimination of Hamas, but emphasized the need for a Palestinian authority and a path to a Palestinian state. Biden stated that US troops joining the war is not necessary and that Israel will be provided with everything they need.