US President Joe Biden, responding to a journalist’s question about the possibility of reaching agreements on the release of hostages held by the Hamas terrorist group, unexpectedly asked her if she could avoid hitting the camera behind her.
“Do you think you can avoid hitting your head on the camera behind you?” said a transcript released by the White House press office.
The American leader made this comment in response to a question about his ability to reach agreements for the release of hostages before the end of his presidential term. After this, Biden ended the press conference and left the room.
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REPORTER TO BID: Will he be able to close a hostage deal by the end of his term?
BIDEN: “Do you think the camera behind you can hit you in the head?pic.twitter.com/pa3g9uwtKz
—Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) November 12, 2024
This episode occurred during Biden’s meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the White House. Biden assured the Israeli leader that US support for Israel will remain unchanged.
In turn, Herzog emphasized that all problems come from the Iranian “evil empire,” noting that Tehran and its allies are doing everything possible to undermine stability, security and peace, calling for the destruction of Israel and seeking nuclear weapons. . The duke expressed his hope that this will be a priority for both the current and next American president, emphasizing the inadmissibility of Iran’s destructive intentions and sponsorship of anti-Semitism.
He added that the people of Israel greatly appreciate Biden’s support and will never forget his efforts, especially in difficult times, such as after the tragic events of October 7.
Previously, Kursor reported that Biden was being asked to freeze the assets of Hamas officials in Qatar.
