President Biden will travel to Israel and on to Jordan Wednesday to meet with both Israeli and Arab leadership, as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict.
Secretary Blinken announced Mr. Biden’s travel to Israel as the humanitarian situation as Israel prepares for a possible ground attack on Gaza to root out Hamas terrorists responsible for what American and Israeli officials say was the most lethal assault against Jews since the Holocaust.
Mr. Biden is looking to send the strongest message yet that America is behind Israel. His administration has pledged military support, sending American carriers and aid to the region. Officials have said they would ask Congress for upward of two billion dollars in additional aid for both Israel and Ukraine.
Correspondent
Naresh Sikhwal
Kentucky, US
