President Joe Biden shared updates on the Middle East conflict and ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine during an interview on “60 Minutes” over the weekend.
Here’s the update on what Biden thinks is next for both regions and how the U.S. will show support.
Support for Israel: The president has cautioned against Israel occupying the Gaza territory once again, but voiced his support during the interview.
“I guarantee we’re gonna provide them everything we need,” Biden said during the interview which aired on Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA)(NASDAQ: PARAA)-owned CBS.
Biden ruled out the necessity of sending ground troops to Israel, stating the country has “one of the finest fighting forces in the country.”
The president said there is a “fundamental difference” between Israelis and the Hamas militant group.
“Israel is going after a group of people who have engaged in barbarism that is as consequential as the Holocaust. And — so I think Israel has to respond. They have to go after Hamas. ...