The war cabinet in israel, along with families and victims of the hostages there. And the wider arab world is reacting this morning to outrage to the explosion in a hospital complex in gaza. Weve seen scenes this morning, throughout the middle east, including the u. S. Embassy in beirut, lebanon, protests unfolding across the region as we await the president s remarks just moments ago. We want to get to nbcs chief correspondent Richard Engel. Richard, bring us up to date. Reporter good morning. There are now clashes and protests in cities all across the arab world. From baghdad to beirut to here in ramallah. They are reacting to the attack on a palestinian hospital in gaza city, and palestinian Officials Say that almost 500 people were killed in that incident. Israel denies any responsibility. It says it was a rocket attack that a palestinian rocket misfired, landed in a hospital where people were taking shelter. And causing all that damage. But people here, and in other cities dont accept that, they dont believe it. We might be beyond a point where anything that the israelis say will have a difference on the street. Here, the clashes are relatively small. Were seeing palestinians throwing stones at israeli troops that are just up is the street. But the situation in beirut is unfolding, where many demonstrators have converged around the u. S. Embassy. Lebanese Security Force have been brought in to try to clear them away. There have been clashes. This also in morocco, in a number of countries. And it comes just as President Biden is on this tour to support israel and to try and prevent this situation. This war between israel and hamas from spilling into a wider conflict. But the visit so far has been overshadowed by that attack under disputed circumstances on a hospital in gaza city. That has enflamed tensions all across the region. Richard, standby there. We await the president s remarks in tel aviv. And we see some of the images unfolding in beirut, at a hospital explosion in gaza city. Im going to kelly cobiella, kelly, weve heard the president weigh in quite specifically this morning on who is responsible for the attack. The Israeli Defense forces say it was not an israeli air strike and have provided what they call evidence. Including video evidence, as well as Surveillance Footage demonstrating it was not the idf. The president has said his own penalty gone, the Defense Department, has shown him evidence to see its not an israeli strike. Reporter yeah, that was pretty clear this morning, even off the plane, speaking with reporters before that bilateral israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu, he said this looks like this was work of the other team, referring to that hospital attack, suggesting that it was in fact the Palestinian Militant Group a Palestinian Militant Group, inside gaza, who richard was just with that group in gaza saying it was israel. But President Biden saying straightaway that israel was not responsible. Saying that the u. S. Has israels back. Saying that the u. S. Is working with partners across the region to prevent more tragedy for civilians. He also said that echoed what netanyahu says, that, in fact, israel wasnt responsible. And Prime Minister netanyahu saying that Palestinian Militants should be held responsible should take the blame for what happened late last night in gaza. Some 400, possibly 500 killed. Those numbers according to Palestinian Health officials. We dont have a clear count. We cant really verify the number of dead in that attack, but it is obviously the key talking point, its the one topic that everyone is talking about here, as the president carries out the meetings. Of course, he was went to go straight to iman, jordan to meet with palestinian authorities, president mahmoudal because and el sisi and jordan king, and the mutual decision that one side has over the other, but theres a great deal of anger with countries in the middle east, over the explosion at the hospital. Another issue that the president has to deal with while hes here. Savannah. Kelly, stay right there. Were about two minutes away from the president. I want to go to Richard Engel, to the summit that was not, because of the hospital explosion complex in gaza, the plans to meet with the leaders of egypt, the palestinian authority, as well as the king of jordan fell apart. And the mission of that meeting, richard, was try to stop this from becoming a water front. In the minute or so we have before the president speaks, what are the prospects of that now . Reporter well, it was a disaster there was supposed to be a peace summit with Mahmoud Abbas, the moderate leader of the palestinian, in contrast, the leader of the egypt, the king of jordan. But after this hospital attack, those in attendance decided, in their words, that it would not be productive to hold the summit. But palestinians felt that they could not be there. We had Mahmoud Abbas walk out of this meeting, leave jordan. They could not be seen standing next to President Biden who has done nothing but support israel. Full, personal support of the United States, hes given military support to israel, sending weapons here. There are u. S. Military advisers on the ground. These leaders felt, at this time, after this incident, as kelly was just describing under disputed circumstances couldnt be standing next to the president. Rick, lets listen to the president. The message, youre not alone, youre not alone. As long as the United States stands and will stand forever, well not let you ever be alone. Most importantly, i know recent terrorist assaults on the people of this nation has left a deep, deep wound. More than 1,300 innocent israelis killed including at least 31 american citizens by the terrorist group hamas. Hundreds, hundreds of young people at a Music Festival. The festival was for peace. For peace, gunned down as they ran for their lives. Scores of innocents, elderly, grandparents, israelis and americans taken hostage. Children slaughterered, babies slaughtered, entire families massacre, rape, beheadings, bodies burned alive. Atrocities called the worst ravages of isis, pure unadulterated eve on the world. Theres no rationalizing it, period. The brutality we saw would have cut anywhere in the world, but it cuts deeper here in israel. October 7th which is a sacred jewish holiday became the deadliest day for the jewish people since the holocaust. It has brought to the surface painful memories, scars left by the millennium and genocide of the jewish people. The world stood and knew, and the world did nothing. We will not stand by and do nothing again. Not today, not tomorrow, not ever. For those who are living in limbo waiting desperately to learn the fate of a loved one, especially to families of hostages, youre not alone. Were working with partners throughout the region, pursuing every avenue to bring home those being held captive by hamas. I cant speak public about all of the details, but let me assure you, for me, as the american president , theres no higher priority than to release the safe return of all of these hostages. For those w a grieving, a child, a parent, a spouse, a friend, i know the feeling of that black hole in the middle of your chest. You feel like youre being sucked into it. The survivor remorse, the anger, the fate of your soul. Sitting there staring at that empty chair, the first sabbath without them. The small things you miss the most. The scent when you open the closet door. The Morning Coffee you shared together. The bend of a smile, a perfect picture, a laugh, the giggle of a little boy, a baby. For those who have lost loved ones, this is what i know, it will never be truly gone. Theres nothing thats never fully lost. Your love for them and your love for you. And i promise you, youll be walking along one day and say what would she or he want me to do. You smile when you pass a place that reminds you of them. Thats when you know, when that smile comes to your lips before a tear to your eye, thats when you know, youre going to fully make it. That what will give you the fortitude to find light in the darkest hours, when terrorists believe they could bring down, or bring you down, break your resolve. But they never did, and they never will. Instead, we saw incredible stories of heroism, courage. Israelis taking care of one another, neighbors over watch of to protect the kibbutz, homes, survivors, soldiers running into danger once again, civilian medics flying across, flying rescue missions. And offduty medics at the Music Festival before becoming victims themselves. And the bodies of the dead, families could bury their loved ones in observance of the jewish tradition. And studies abroad, without hesitation and so much more. The state of israel was important in a safe place for the jewish people of the world. Thats why it was born. Long said, israel didnt exist, well, you may not feel that way today, israel must again be a safe place for the jewish people. And i promise you, well do everything in our power to make sure it will be. 75 years ago, just 11 minutes after its founding, president harry s. Truman and the United States of america became the first nation to recognize israel. We stood by your side ever since. Were going to stand by your side now. My administration is in close touch with your leadership, since the first moments of this attack. Were going to make sure you have what you need to protect your people, to defend your nation. For decades, weve ensured a qualitative military edge. And later this week, im going to ask the United States congress for unprecedented support package for israels defense. Well keep the iron dome fully supplied so you can continue standing sentinel over israeli skies saving lives. Moving military asset including the position of uss ford Carrier Strike coupe in the Eastern Mediterranean on the way, to deter further aggression against israel. And to prevent this conflict from spreading. The world wille know israel is stronger than ever. My message to any state, or any other hostile actor, thinking about attacking israel remains the same as it was a week ago dont, dont, dont. Since the terrorist attack took place, weve seen described as israels 9 11. Well for a nation the size of israel, thats like 15 9 11s. The scale may be different, but im sure those horrors have tapped into some kind of primal feeling in israel just like you felt in the United States. The shock, pain, rage. An allconsuming rage. I understand the Many Americans understand, you cant look at what has happened here to your mothers, your fathers, your grandparent, sons, daughters, children, even babies. And not scream out for justice. Justice must be done. But i caution this, while you feel that rage, dont be consumed by it. After 9 11, we were enraged in the United States. We sought justice and got justice, we also made mistakes. Im the first u. S. President to visit israel in time of war. I made wartime decisions. I know the choices are never clear oral easy for a leadership. Theres always cost. It requires being deliberate. It requires asking very hard questions. It requires clarity about the objectives and an honest assessment, about whether to pack your honesty to those objectives. The vast majority of palestinians are not hamas. Hamas does not represent the Palestinian People. Hamas uses innocents, innocent families, in gaza, as human shields. Putting their command centers and weapons, in the tunnels, in residential areas. The Palestinian People are suffering greatly as well. We mourn the loss of innocent palestinian lives like the entire world. I was outraged and saddened by the enormous amount of life in gaza. Based on the information weve seen, as a result of an errant rocket fire of a terrorist group in gaza. The United States unequivocally stands for the protection of civilian life during conflict. And i grieve, i truly grieve for the families, who were killed or wounded by this tragedy. The people of gaza need food, water, medicine, shelter, today, i asked the Israeli Cabinet that i met with for some time, to create the humanitarian assistance for those in gaza, based on the understanding there will be inspections. That the aid should go to civilians, not to hamas. As the humanitarian assistance can begin to move from egypt to gaza. Let me be clear, the assistance is demonstrated once again that they have no concern for the welfare of the Palestinian People. The land, as a practical matter, must stop the International Community from being abe to provide aid were in close cooperation with egypt, United Nations and other partners in the region to get trucks moving across the border as on soon as possible. Separately, i asked israel that the Global Community be able to visit hostages. I guess demand just demanded that the United States fully supports, today, im also announcing 100 million in u. S. Funding for humanitarian assistance of both gaza and the west bank. This money will support more than 1 million displaced and conflicted affected palestinians, including those needs in gaza. You are a jewish state, you are a jewish state, but youre also a democracy. Like the United States, you dont live by the rule of terrorists. You live by the rule of law. When conflicts fail, you live by the rule of law of wars. That sets us apart from the terrorists because we believe in the fundamental dignity of every human life, israeli, palestinian, arab, jew, muslim, christian, everyone. You cant give up what makes you who you are. If you give that up, then the terrorists win. And we can never let them win. You know, israel is america. The triumph of fate, resolve and resilience, when impossible pain and loss. Think about october 7th, the jewish holiday, when you read about the death of moses, the tragic story of a profound loss to an entire nation. A death that could have left helped left helplessness in the hearts of the entire nation but when moses died his memory, his message, his lessons have lived on for generations of the jewish people as well as many others. Just as the memory of your loved ones will live on as well. I bring you the story of moses death and the holiday reading the tora from the very beginning, the story of creation, the minds of two things, first, when you get knocked back down, you get back up again and you begin anew. And, second, when were faced with tragedy and loss, we just go back to the beginning and remember who we are. Were all human beings, created in the image of god, with dignity, humanity and purpose. In the darkness to bring the light unto the world is what were about. You inspire hope and light for so many around the world. Thats what the terrorists seek to destroy. Thats what will they seek to destroy. Because they live in darkness. But not you. Not israel. Nations of conscience like United States and israel are not measured sole by example or power. But measured by the power of our example. Thats why, as hard as it is, we must keep pursuing peace. We must keep pursuing the path so israel and the Palestinian People can both live safely in security, in dignity and in peace. For me, that means a twostate solution. We must keep working for israels greater integration with its neighbors. These attacks only strengthen my commitment to determination and my world. And im here to tell you, the terrorists will not win. Freedom will win. So, let me end where i began, israel, youre not alone. United states stands with you. I told the story before and ill tell it again, my first meeting with an israeli Prime Minister 50 years ago as a youngyoungste was sitting across from golda meyer in her office. A young man sitting next to me before the yom kippur war. As she flipped the maps up and down telling me how bad things are, all of a sudden she looked at me and said, i looked at her, she got up from her desk and walked down that hallway, i think it was marble flooring, walked down the hallway, and walked to a bunch of photographers standing in front of us, Standing Shoulder to shoulder, without looking at me, knowing that im here, why do you look so worried, senator biden . I said, worried, of course, im worried. And she looked at me and she didnt look, she said, dont worry, senator, the israelis have a secret weapon. We had nowhere else to go. Well, today, i say to all of israel, United States isnt going anywhere, either. Were going to stand with you. Well walk beside you in those dark days. Well walk beside you with good days to come. And they will come. As you say in hebrew which im not going to attempt to do because im such a terrible linguist, ill say it in english, the people of israel live, the people of israel live. Israel is a safe, jewish and democratic state, today, tomorrow, and forever. May god protect all those who work for peace. God save those who are still in harms way. Thank you very much. President biden in tel aviv, delivering remarks, passionate remarks, on the occasion of the war in israel between israel and hamas which started october 7th with the hamas terror attack into southern israel. And this morning, there are questions, there are protests, around the middle east over an explosion