Biden blasts ‘appalling assault’ against Israel by Hamas ‘terrorists’

President Joe Biden condemned the terror attacks on Israel Saturday morning after speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The White House had, earlier in the day, released a statement from the National Security Council, and several other world leaders and GOP presidential candidates also weighed in on the surprise attacks that have flooded Israel’s cities with gun battles and left more than 100 dead.

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“The United States unequivocally condemns this appalling assault against Israel by Hamas terrorists from Gaza, and I made clear to Prime Minister Netanyahu that we stand ready to offer all appropriate means of support to the Government and people of Israel,” Biden said. “Terrorism is never justified. Israel has a right to defend itself and its people. The United States warns against any other party hostile to Israel seeking advantage in this situation. My Administration’s support for Israel’s security is rock solid and unwavering.”

Biden came under fire from both former President Donald Trump and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), two men hoping to square off with the president in November. Trump and Scott both pointed to a $6 billion deal the president cut with Iran last month that unfroze Iranian assets in return for five American hostages being held in an Iranian prison.

Iran was not involved in the attack but is a known sponsor of Hamas, and it’s suspected the terrorist group controlling the Gaza Strip benefitted from Iranian funding and intelligence.

“This is an unprecedented multidimensional attack on Israel designed to kill and abduct civilians and soldiers. Part of the Iranian network of terror,” Jonathan Conricus, a former IDF spokesman, said. “As the extent of Israeli casualties will be confirmed, I expect an Israeli response never seen before. This is just the beginning.”

“Remember how this started. Butchered Israeli civilians, executed in cold blood,” he added. “This is the time for Israel to send a resounding message to all Iranian proxies and puppeteers that the times have changed.”

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State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters on Saturday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken was at the White House “attending meetings and calling foreign counterparts” about the conflict.

“Jill and I are keeping in our prayers all of the families who have been hurt by this violence. We are heartbroken by the lives that have been tragically cut short and hope for a swift recovery for all those who have been wounded,” Biden said. “My team and I are tracking this situation closely, and I will remain in close touch with Prime Minister Netanyahu.”