US President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office. Meanwhile, he said that as President, there is no higher priority for me than the safety of Americans held hostage. He further said that both Hamas and Russia are trying to destroy democracy. In his address, President Biden called Ukraine and Israel (Israel vs Hamas war) important and also said to help both of them.

Called Hamas and Putin enemies of democracy

In his speech, Joe Biden said that Hamas and Russian President Vladimir Putin represent different threats. However, both neighbors want to destroy democracy completely. "We cannot allow the politics of partisanship and anger to get in the way of our responsibility as a nation," Biden said. We will not let terrorists like Hamas and dictators like Putin win. I will never let that happen.

Praise for American leadership

Biden said that it is American leadership that holds the world together. The US alliance is what keeps America safe. American values ​​are what make us a partner that other countries want to work with. America is a light to the world. President Biden said he will appeal to US lawmakers on Friday to approve massive funding to aid Ukraine and Israel.