Biden will ask Israelis 'tough questions' during Middle East trip: White HouseKirby said the United States was optimistic that humanitarian aid would make it into Gaza.
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U.S. President Joe Biden boards Air Force One as he departs Joint Base Andrews for a high-stakes visit to Israel, in Maryland, U.S., October 17, 2023.
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US President Joe Biden will ask "tough questions" during his visit with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli leaders, White House spokesperson John Kirby told reporters on Air Force One.
Kirby said Biden wanted to get a sense from the Israelis about their objectives in the days ahead.
Kirby said the United States was optimistic that humanitarian aid would make it into Gaza.