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During his visit, Biden did manage to meet with Benjamin Netanyahu, who is expected to soon leave office. Biden conveyed a message urging Israel to "utterly destroy Hamas," cautioning them not to harm civilians—an impossible demand in a conflict rife with violence. Israeli dignitaries, known for their ritual of polite nods during speeches, listened quietly before quietly slipping away to tend to their military operations.
The unfolding conflict in Gaza has spurred dire predictions: some declare it a day of "unprecedented anger" followed by days of unpredictably aggressive violence. Innocent civilians are often caught in the crossfire as Israel strives to eliminate terrorist leadership, leading to a cycle of slaughter and suffering that seems relentless.