Joe Biden mistakenly refers to Gaza instead of Ukraine twice as he authorizes military aid airdrops | Global News
President Joe Biden mistakenly confused Gaza with Ukraine while announcing aid for war-torn Gaza. The US plans to provide humanitarian assistance through airdrops following a devastating toll of 30,000 Palestinian lives since the conflict began last October.
Referring to cooperative efforts with Jordan for airdrops, President Biden mentioned exploring other avenues, including a possible marine corridor, to support Gaza.
Despite the confusion, White House officials later clarified that the aid drops were intended for Gaza, not Ukraine.
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President Biden made this announcement while meeting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni , emphasizing the urgent need for aid to save children’s lives in Gaza.
Following a tragic incident involving a deadly aid truck in Gaza City, where 115 Palestinians lost their lives and over 750 were injured, President Biden vowed to provide more assistance.
Recent events in Gaza have triggered international demands for investigations into the incidents, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice.
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French President Emmanuel Macron and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have also condemned the tragic incident in Gaza, calling for truth, justice, and urgent humanitarian aid.
