A group of former Obama administration officials and members of his campaign sent President Joe Biden a message of support for his stand with Israel in the wake of Hamas attacks.
In light of minority voices in the Democratic Party calling for a ceasefire contrary to Biden's position, 115 former officials wrote: "We write to express our deep appreciation for your moral clarity, courageous leadership and energetic support for Israel, one of our nation's strongest allies, after the worst massacre of Jews in a single day since the Holocaust."
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The group condemns Hamas and expresses support for the proposed $14.3 billion in security aid to Israel as well as humanitarian aid to the Palestinians. The group also said it agreed with the president's assessment that "a ceasefire is not possible at this stage."
The letter was signed by a host of former Obama officials and campaign staff, including former Biden Chief of Staff Ron Klain, former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl, former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers, three members of Congress, 18 former ambassadors and others.
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