The IDF must eliminate Hamas, but a continued occupation of Gaza would be a “big mistake,” according to the US president
US President Joe Biden said he does not support any long-term Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip, but believes that the Israel Defense Forces “going in” and “taking out the extremists” would be a “necessary requirement” to guarantee the security of the Jewish state.
The US leader vowed to provide Israel with “everything they need” to eliminate Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, but does not expect American troops to join any combat operations.
“I don’t think that’s necessary. Israel has one of the finest fighting forces in the country. I guarantee we’re gonna provide them everything they need,” Biden said in an interview with CBS 60 Minutes on Sunday.
The Israel Defense Forces said over the weekend that it is completing preparations for a “significant ground operation,” which will include a “joint…