By AFP More by this AuthorUS President Joe Biden on a solidarity visit to Israel Wednesday backed the ally's account that Palestinian militants caused a devastating hospital strike in Gaza, adding Hamas had brought "only suffering". Read: Hundreds killed in strike on Gaza hospitalThe Israeli military blamed Palestinian militants, saying an outgoing Islamic Jihad rocket misfired and that it would provide evidence. Israel is threatening a ground invasion following the devastating October 7 assault by Hamas militants. Read: Israel vows Hamas's destruction after deadly assaultBiden said he was "proud" to visit Israel. "I want to say to the people of Israel -- their courage, their commitment and their bravery is stunning," Biden said.

Source: Daily Nation October 19, 2023 01:36 UTC