Vice President Joe Biden made a statement condemning the recent attack by Hamas on Israel, and said that the U.S. stands firmly in support of Israel’s right to self-defense. He also expressed his deep concern for the American citizens who are being held hostage by Hamas. Biden denounced the “evil and indiscriminate attacks” by Hamas and said that the U.S. will hold the group accountable and support efforts to bring those responsible to justice. He urged those involved to “immediately release the hostages and cease violence.”
