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Biden reupped his calls for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict amid fierce fighting in the Gaza Strip, which was sparked by the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas and other groups.

“As we look to the future, the only real solution is a two-state solution. I say this as a lifelong supporter of Israel and the only American president to visit Israel in wartime. There is no other path that guarantees Israel’s security and democracy. There is no other path that guarantees Palestinians can live with peace and dignity,” he said.

The president did, though, push Israel to allow more aid to enter the Gaza Strip.

“Israel must allow more aid into Gaza and ensure that humanitarian workers aren’t caught in the crossfire. To the leadership of Israel, I say this: humanitarian assistance cannot be a secondary consideration or a bargaining chip. Protecting and saving innocent lives has to be a priority,” he said.