Introduction

President Joe Biden cautioned Iran to exercise caution after the recent attacks by the militant organization Hamas on Israel.

U.S. Response

President Biden emphasized the aid the United States is providing to Israel and mentioned the deployment of a U.S. carrier fleet to the region. He made it clear to the Iranians that they need to be careful.

Surprise Attack

Citing U.S. intelligence sources, it was revealed that Iranian leaders were taken aback by Hamas’ assault on Israel. The Biden administration, however, has not yet reached a definite conclusion. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated that Iran’s longstanding support for Hamas makes it complicit in the attack.

Roundtable Discussion on Antisemitism

President Biden made these remarks during a roundtable discussion with Jewish leaders at the White House. Although the event was originally scheduled to address antisemitism, the recent attacks shifted the focus of the conversation.

Call with Israeli Prime Minister

President Biden also had a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday morning. During the call, he emphasized the importance of Israel abiding by the rules of war.

Support for Israel

President Biden expressed his belief that the Israeli government is making every effort to unify the country. He assured that the United States is fully committed to ensuring Israel’s success.

A Campaign of Cruelty

The president condemned the attacks as a campaign of pure cruelty, describing it as the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust.