Joe Biden speaks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas amidst Israeli air strike in Gaza
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The ongoing violence against Palestine by Israel and the terrorist group Hamas has escalated as of late, prompting many to speak out against the airstrikes being done by Israeli forces. Amidst the recent airstrike by Israel at offices in Gaza, President Joe Biden has spoken with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas regarding the situation.
Over the weekend, Biden spoke on the phone with Abbas, marking his first phone call with the Palestinian leader since taking office. Their call was in the midst of the violence that was occurring between Israeli and Palestinian groups at the Gaza strip of the region. This also comes as Biden was criticized by members of his own party regarding his failure to acknowledge the Palestinian resi
While it’s true there is a long, bloody history between the combatants, the current fighting is unique in ways that make the endgame especially crucial for the Jewish state and the entire region.
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Israeli Airstrikes Pummel Gaza as Violence Enters 2nd Week A Palestinian firefighter participates in efforts to put out a fire at a sponge factory after it was hit by Israeli artillery shells, according to witnesses, in the Northern Gaza strip, May 17, 2021. 32 mins ago 4 min read
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Israel pummeled Gaza City with airstrikes early Monday as violence in the region entered its second week.
The Israeli military said targets included tunnels used by Hamas and homes belonging to several commanders of the militant group that rules Gaza.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza to end rocket attacks against Israel immediately, and said Monday that while Israel has a right to defend itself, it has a burden to avoid civ
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