Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Monday, April 15, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Monday, April 15, 2024
Biden: US committed to Israel’s security; seeks Gaza ceasefire that will free hostages, prevent conflict spreading
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
US President Joe Biden, right, and Iraq's Prime Minister Shia al-Sudani shake hands during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, April 15, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Alex Brandon)
US President Joe Biden talks for the first time about the Iranian attack on Israel on Saturday night.
“Iran launched an unprecedented aerial attack against Israel. And we mounted an unprecedented military effort to defend Israel. Together with our partners, we defeated that attack,” Biden tells reporters in the Oval Office, ahead of a meeting with the visiting Iraqi prime minister.
He adds: “The United States is committed to Israel’s security.”
Biden also stresses: “We’re committed to a ceasefire that will bring the hostages home and prevent the conflict from spreading beyond what it already has.”
