Biden urged Israel in the State of the Union Speech

Biden Pressures Israel in State of the Union Speech. President promises aid pier to address humanitarian crisis in Gaza. President promised aid pier for Gaza. Biden: "I'm sorry for what I've done, I'm not going to blame Israel for what's happening in Gaza"

President Joe Biden pledges support for Israel at Hanukkah event. Biden offers stark warning about the volatility of public opinion. Biden: "The safety of the Jewish people and the security of Israel and its right to exist" Biden also offered stark warning of the volatility in public opinion in the U.S.

17 Biden campaign staffers issue letter protesting Israel-Hamas war, call for cease-fire, end of aid to Israel. 17 current Biden for President staff members call for president to issue an immediate ceasefire in the war. The letter was signed by an anonymous Biden campaign staffer.

President Biden says Israel is losing global support in its counteroffensive against Hamas. Biden tells donors at White House reception that Israel's counteroffensive is losing support globally. Biden: Israel losing support in the fight against Hamas in Gaza. Biden was speaking at a campaign reception at the White House Tuesday.

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby gets heated with reporter. Kirby says U.S. has provoked Iran by responding to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Kirby: "Red Sea presence in Red Sea has escalated Gaza war with Red Sea presence" White House official gets heated in clash with reporter who asks if US has escalated war with Houthi presence.

President Biden hosted a Hanukkah celebration at the White House on Dec. 11. He condemned the global rise in antisemitism as "sickening" and reaffirmed his support for Israel. Biden told crowd 'I am a Zionist' at Hanukah ceremony.