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Biden reiterates support for Israel, dodges intelligence questions
7 October 2023 20:06 BST
US President Joe Biden refused to answer questions on whether an intelligence failure led to Hamas launching an assault on southern Israel.
Speaking in an address from the White House, Biden said the US "stood with Israel" and that "support for Israel's security is rock solid and unwavering".
Biden added that he will "personally stay in close contact with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu".