WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 10: U.S. President Joe Biden, joined by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, delivers remarks on the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel in the State Dining Room of the White House October 10, 2023 in Washington, DC. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched the largest surprise attack from Gaza in a generation, sending thousands of missiles and an unknown number of fighters by land, who shot and kidnapped Israelis in communities near the Gaza border. The attack prompted retaliatory strikes on Gaza and a declaration of war by the Israeli prime minister.
President Joe Biden collaborated with prominent groups at the White House on Wednesday to tighten the security of Jewish communities in the US amidst the deadly Hamas attacks on Israel.
Biden claimed that the United States has sent experts advising and accommodating hostage recovery efforts.
National Security Council Safeguard Jewish Communities in America
According to Biden, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick Garland will boost security to locate threats in Jewish communities in America.
National Security Council spokesporsen John Kirby said the White House has not found any specific targeted violence against the Jews in the United States since the Hamas attacked Israel, according to WUSF.
The meeting in the White House was led by Vice President Kamala Harris' husband Douglas Emhoff with more than 20 Jewish organizations ranging from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) to J Street and National Security adviser Jake Sullivan, who assistsed the president.
On Tuesday, Sullivan said Biden would meet with his domestic security advisors later in the week. On the same said day, US authorities will be vigilant. Biden spoke about the attack and claimed that "it's the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust."
"I never really thought that I would see, have confirmed pictures of terrorists beheading children," the president referred to media reports in Israel. Moreover, Biden discussed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that it would be hard for Israel to use war rules, even though they are already enraged with the attack.
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White House Confronting Antisemitism
Emhoff revealed that the Biden administration has been working towards combatting antisemitism. Emhoff furiously elaborated to the Jewish leaders that they had witnessed a mass murder of innocent civilians.
He said that the terrorist assault would never have any justification for the violence that occurred. He added that it will only remain in our memory forever, according to WPR. Biden has also revealed that they are forming a national strategy to withstand antisemitism this year.
The awareness about antisemitism can improve safety and security for Jewish communities. President Biden and the US Jewish groups have continued to extend their solidarity and support.
Additionally, Biden reassured that the administration is doing their best to ensure the safe release of the hostages. Biden emphasized that restraint is not an issue and that they have the "right" and "duty" to respond to their responsibilities of protecting the citizens.
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