US President Joe Biden expressed his support for Israel's denial of responsibility for a deadly hospital explosion in Gaza City during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The explosion, which Palestinian officials blamed on Israeli air strikes, engulfed the Al-Ahli al-Arabi hospital, leading to a fireball and significant damage. However, Israel denied any involvement and instead attributed the blast to a failed rocket launch by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group, a claim that the group also denied. The exact cause of the explosion has not been independently verified.

Speaking alongside Netanyahu, Biden expressed his deep sadness and outrage at the hospital explosion, stating that it appears to have been caused by "the other team" rather than Israel. However, he acknowledged that there are still doubts surrounding the incident and emphasized the need to overcome these uncertainties. The US president assured Netanyahu that America will provide support to ensure Israel's defense. He also highlighted the distinction between Hamas and the Palestinian people, stating that Hamas does not represent all Palestinians and has brought them only suffering.

Biden's visit to Israel aims to demonstrate US solidarity with the country and address the complex situation unfolding in the region. However, his trip faced a setback as a planned summit with Arab leaders in Jordan was canceled after Jordan's foreign minister made the announcement. The president's presence in Israel serves as a reassurance to the Israeli people and a display of US commitment to their security.

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in significant casualties, with Hamas claiming that hundreds of people were killed in the hospital explosion, although the death toll remains unverified. Prior to the hospital incident, Israel's military campaign against Hamas had already caused thousands of deaths inside Gaza. Arab countries, including Egypt, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates, have largely blamed Israel for the hospital attack. With over a million people displaced, there are concerns of a potential Israeli ground invasion of Gaza.

Biden praised the heroism of the Israeli people, expressing his pride in being in Israel and reaffirming the United States' support for freedom, justice, and peace. The president emphasized the need to confront the atrocities committed by Hamas, comparing them to the actions of ISIS in terms of brutality. He concluded by promising continued cooperation and assistance to Israel and its regional partners to prevent further tragedy to innocent civilians.