Biden Administration Takes Swift Action to Deescalate Hamas-Israel Conflict

The Biden administration is working to prevent the conflict between Hamas and Israel from escalating further by deploying a US aircraft carrier group and providing arms to Israel. They are also in close consultations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated that American citizens are likely among the hostages held by Hamas. Israeli officials have requested increased cooperation and surveillance assistance from the US. Israeli intelligence has been under scrutiny after failing to detect a recent Hamas incursion.