Biden's Visit to Israel Amid Escalating Gaza Conflict Exacerbating Humanitarian Emergency
TEL AVIV/GAZA, Oct 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden is set to embark on a significant visit to Israel, demonstrating American support for Israel's efforts in dealing with the Hamas conflict. This visit comes after the U.S. administration confirmed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip. Trucks carrying essential supplies for Gaza have successfully reached the Rafah crossing in Egypt, the sole access point to the enclave not under Israel's control. A witness reported that around 160 trucks had departed from the nearby Egyptian town of Al-Arish, where they had been held up while diplomatic efforts were made to open the route. Following a deadly rampage by Hamas gunmen through southern Israeli towns on Oct. 7, resulting in the deaths of 1,300 people, primarily civilians, Israel has pledged to eradicate the Hamas movement that governs Gaza. The nation has conducted airstrikes on the Hamas-...