US President Joe Biden leaves for Israel amid war

US President Joe Biden will arrive in Israel later today to engage in discussions regarding the ongoing war situation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The White House has emphasized that this visit, occurring "at a critical moment for Israel, the region, and the world," aims to "reaffirm solidarity" with Israel, which is currently engaged in a conflict with Hamas. Senior US officials have stated that during the visit, President Biden intends to pose "tough questions" to Prime Minister Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders. The purpose is to gain insight into Israel's objectives in the coming days, as highlighted by the White House statement.