No question about that. We obviously respect andres decision not to continue operations at least for a time. Certainly we respect that. And others may make that decision as you talk about the world food program. Were not seeing any wholesale declination of humanitarian assistance, but yes, thats a concern. The more violent it gets for humanitarian aid workers, the less likely it is theyre going to be willing to take those risks, which means its more likely the people of gaza are going to suffer more. So yes, its a concern. Thank you. Secretary blinken during his presser in paris did not condemn the air strike even though as you confirmed there was a dual American Citizen who was killed. The French Foreign minister who was at the same presser did. You said youre outraged. Why is the u. S. Not condemning the strike . I think by saying were outraged, i think you can fairly characterize that as condemning the strike. Of course. Nobody wants to see this kind of violence happening to humanit
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Will prevail. For our sake, for your sake, for peace and security in our region and in the world. Mr. President , for the people of israel, theres only one thing better than having a true friend like you standing with us, and that is having you standing in this room. Your visit here is the first visit of an american president in israel at a time of war. It is deeply, deeply moving. It speaks to the depth of your personal commitment to israel. It speaks to the depth of your personal commitment to the future of the jewish people and jewish state. So i know i speak for all the people of israel when i say, thank you, mr. President. Thank you for standing with israel today, tomorrow, and always. That happened in the past hour and a lot has happened in the past 24 hours. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showing appreciation for President Bidens visit amid the countrys war with hamas. That meeting happening just moments ago kicking off an extremely busy day for the president in Israe
Starting with the big developments out of a hospital in gaza where thousands were seeking help and refuge. An explosion at the Al Ahli Hospital right in the heart of gaza city is said to have killed hundreds according to Health Officials there. People sheltering in the hospital had fled 10 days of bombing by israel. The World Health Organization has condemned the blast, and called for the immediate protection of civilians. Israels Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu denied israel was responsible, and blamed what he called barbaric terrorists. Israel says its bombing campaign, is targeting members of hamas, responsible for killing around Moo Israelis Last week, and a group designated as a Terror Organisation by the uk government and other countries. Hamas has in turn blamed israel for the blast, and called it a war crime. Heres our International Editor jeremy bowen with the latest. Loud blast the missile hit the hospital not long after dark. Man shouts you can hear the impact. The explo
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