President Biden will visit Israel amid escalation concerns in Gaza

President Biden is set to visit Israel on Wednesday, expressing strong support for the U.S. ally amid growing concerns of a regional conflict escalation. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made the announcement, citing the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israel’s preparations for a possible ground attack against Hamas. Biden’s visit underscores the U.S.’s commitment to Israel, with the administration pledging military assistance and seeking congressional approval for additional aid to both Israel and Ukraine. The announcement follows extensive talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials. More here: https://scrippsnews.com/stories/president-biden-to-visit-israel-on-wednesday-state-department-says/ ------------------------------------ Scripps News is your source for news and analysis covering the top stories from around the world. With persistent curiosity and no agenda, we strive to fuel meaningful conversations by highlighting multiple sides of every story. Watch #ScrippsNews live: https://scrippsnews.com/where-to-watch/ Join our newsletter at https://bit.ly/2q1tepr See more at https://www.scrippsnews.com/ Like Scripps News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/scrippsnews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scrippsnews