President Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel clashed over the ongoing war in Gaza, with both leaders trading criticisms in a public dispute that has escalated tensions.
In an interview, Biden expressed his concerns about the innocent lives being lost in Gaza and criticized Netanyahu for potentially hurting Israel more than helping it with his tactics. Netanyahu fired back in a later interview, stating that Biden was wrong in his assessment and that he was not going against the wishes of the majority of Israelis.
The sparring between the two leaders comes as the U.N. and aid agencies warn of a looming famine in Gaza, where health officials have reported at least 25 deaths, mostly children, from malnutrition and dehydration in recent days.
To address the crisis, a U.S. Army vessel is en route to Gaza with equipment to build a floating pier that could be used to deliver about two million meals a day to the enclave. However, the Pentagon has cautioned that the project could take weeks to complete. Overland deliveries of aid have been greatly limited by Israel.
Meanwhile, in Haiti, a separate crisis is unfolding as the country faces an uprising unlike any in decades. Prime Minister Ariel Henry is stranded in Puerto Rico and refuses to relinquish power, while gangs are launching coordinated attacks against the state, leaving millions of people in fear and desperation.
As the situation in both Gaza and Haiti worsens, the international community is closely watching the developments and urging for immediate action to address the humanitarian crises unfolding in both regions.
