President of the United StatesJoe Biden This Wednesday, he supported Israeli accusations that an attack on a hospital in the Gaza Strip, where at least 500 people were killed, according to Palestinian sources, It was the work of the “other team.”

“From what I saw, it looks like the other team did it, not you. But there are many people who are not sure. So we have a lot to overcome,” Biden said at the beginning of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in front of television cameras.

The American President said that the reason he wanted to visit Israel is that he wants “Let the people of the world know whose side the United States is on.”

He recalled the visits of the Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken the last few days to Israel, but emphasized that he wanted to go “personally” and make it clear that “The terrorist group Hamas killed, as already noted, about 1,300 people. and it would not be an exaggeration to say that they massacred, killed, including 31 Americans, and kidnapped dozens of people, including minors.”

He emphasized that “Hamas has committed atrocities that they make ISIS (Islamic State) look more rational” and that the group that controls the Gaza Strip does not represent the Palestinians.

“The Americans mourn with you, it’s true, and they are worried because this situation is not easy to navigate, they will have to do it. The point is, as Israel responds to these attacks, I think we must continue to ensure that they have everything they need to defend themselves,” the president said.

He added that the world is watching and that Israel has “values” similar to those of the United States. and other democracies.

Biden decided to continue his trip to Israel. despite last night’s bombing of Al-Ahly Hospital in the Gaza Strip.

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According to Palestinian health sources, at least 500 people died for a bombing at a medical center that Palestinian groups attributed to Israeli aircraft.

Israel denies the massacre, insists that the building was not destroyed, that no serious damage was caused to it and that There was only one small explosion. in a nearby parking lot, caused by a failed Islamic Jihad rocket in Gaza.

The American president, who said he was “saddened” and “outraged” by the hospital’s destruction, asked for help for the “innocent” population left “at the center” of the conflict between Israeli forces and Palestinian militias. ““Hamas does not represent all Palestinians,” he said.

In turn, the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu thanks Biden for visit and said it shows “his deep commitment to Israel, the future of the Jewish people and the Jewish state.”

“I’m looking forward to the discussion. about what will happen next” Biden told Netanyahu.

The Israeli president also expressed gratitude for Biden’s statements of support in the conflict against the Islamist group Hamas and emphasized that “just as the civilized world united to defeat the Nazis and united to defeat the Islamic State, must unite to defeat Hamas.”

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“I want to thank you for coming here today and for the unconditional support you have given Israel during these difficult times. support that reflects the overwhelming will of the American people.” Netanyahu added during a joint statement with Biden, in which he described cooperation between both countries since the start of the war as “unprecedented.”

In addition, he noted that this is the first visit by an American president to the country during the war, and emphasized that “there is only one thing better for the people of Israel than having a true friend on the Israeli side, and is to have it in Israel.”

The Prime Minister also praised what Washington has provided to Israel “tools necessary for protection” and that he “sent a clear signal” to his enemies.

“Thank you Mr. President, for being on the side of Israel today, tomorrow and always.” Netanyahu closed down.

The U.S. presidential plane, Air Force One, landed at about 10:55 a.m. in Tel Aviv, where Biden was staying. was received with hugs by Netanyahu and Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Biden decided not to go to Jordan. as originally planned, after Arab leaders canceled a quadripartite summit in Jordan that Jordanian King Abdullah II was due to attend due to the massacre at Al-Ahly Hospital in the Gaza Strip; Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

Biden’s visit to Israel is expected due to security reasons will only last a few hours and leave the area today.

(according to information from EFE, Europe Press And Aristegui News)