Today, President Biden traveled to Israel to stand in solidarity with the people of Israel in the wake of horrific terrorist attacks by Hamas that killed more than 1,300 innocent civilians, including at least 31 U.S. citizens. As the President made clear during the trip, Israel is not alone - and with U.S. support it will remain a safe, security, Jewish, and Democratic state today, tomorrow, and forever.
The President also addressed the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and announced new humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of innocent Palestinians, who are paying the price for Hamas's terror and barbaric tactics.
On the heels of President Biden's trip Israel today, a wide spectrum of leaders and commentators are sharing reflections on the resonance of his speech in Israel and across the globe. See what they are saying below:
Organizations:
ADL: "We applaud @POTUS's extraordinary show of support for Israel & powerful re-affirmation of the US-Israel alliance. This visit & the US ironclad commitment to Israel's security convey a strong message whereby the int'l community as a whole must stand on the right side of morality." [Tweet, 10/18/2023]
AIPAC: "Thank you @POTUS @JoeBiden for your incredible leadership. Your visit to Israel is a powerful statement of solidarity and support for our ally." [Tweet, 10/18/23]
Nathan Diament, Executive Director for the Orthodox Union Advocacy Center: "We @OUAdvocacy thank @USAmbUN and @POTUS for defending Israel today @UN Security Council." [Tweet, 10/18/2023]
Orthodox Union Advocacy Center: "@potus shared that throughout centuries of persecution and genocide-the world watched and did nothing and affirmed that America will ensure that never happens again." [Tweet, 10/18/2023] "If there is one thing we can take away from @potus' visit it's that America unequivocally stands with Israel." [Tweet, 10/18/2023]
Israeli Officials
Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel: "Mr. President, for the people of Israel, there's only one thing better than having a true friend like you standing with Israel, and that is having you standing in Israel. Your visit here is the first visit of an American president in Israel at a time of war. It is deeply, deeply moving. It speaks to the depth of your personal commitment to Israel. It speaks to the depth of your personal commitment to the future of the Jewish people and the one and only Jewish state. So, I know I speak for all the people of Israel when I say: Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you for standing with Israel today, tomorrow, and always." [Remarks, 10/18/23]
Isaac Herzog, President of Israel: "Your visit to Israel today Mr. President @POTUS@JoeBiden, is an expression of the steadfast commitment of the United States to the security of the State of Israel. I thank you, @SecBlinken,@JakeSullivan46, your Administration, and all the American people for your deep friendship, and for standing shoulder to shoulder with Israel, in this vital battle to defeat terror." [Tweet, 10/18/2023]
