Biden, speaking from Nantucket, praises progress in the release of hostages from Gaza, emphasizing the ongoing efforts for their complete release.
He credits diplomatic negotiations, expresses gratitude to involved leaders, and advocates for a two-state solution.
Addressing concerns about Hamas, he asserts, “I don’t trust Hamas to do anything. I only trust Hamas to respond to pressure.”
He links Hamas’s attack timing to U.S.-Saudi-Israel collaboration, a claim not substantiated.
Rep. Jim Banks attributes the attack to thwart Saudi-Israeli normalization, urging a shift in Biden’s approach to Iran.
