For the first time since the beginning of the war in Gaza, Joe Biden, who immediately supported Israel unconditionally, admitted that Benjamyn Netanyahu's response "was exaggerated".
In a press conference called at the last minute to the White House, the American president answered journalists' questions, not only on the case in question but also on the situation in the Middle East.
"Israel's response to Gaza has been exaggerated", declared the commander-in-chief, claiming to have put pressure on the Israeli government "to allow the entry of humanitarian aid. I convinced Netanyahu, I applied strong pressure", he said.
"There are many innocent people dying of hunger, innocent women and children who desperately need help. I spoke on the phone with the Saudis to bring as much aid as possible to Gaza."
Biden also stressed that he is pushing to reach an agreement on the ceasefire and hostages.
"I'm working on it tirelessly."
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