Biden: Killing Nasrallah Was a Measure of Justice for His Many Victims – We’re Increasing Our Forces in the Middle East

After Israel’s strike in Beirut killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, US President Joe Biden said in a statement that the killing was “a measure of justice for his many victims, including thousands of American, Israeli and Lebanese citizens.” . “The strike that killed Nasrallah took place in the wider context of the conflict that began with the massacre of Hamas on October 7, 2023.” “Nasrallah, the next day, made the fateful decision to join Hamas and open what he called a ‘northern front’ against Israel,” Biden said. He added that the US “fully supports Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis and any other terrorist groups supported by Iran.” “Strengthening US military forces in the Middle East with the ultimate goal of de-escalation” “Just yesterday, I directed my Secretary of Defense to further strengthen the defense posture of US military forces in the Middle East region […]
Source: News Beast

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