By The Jerusalem Post (Politics) | Created at 2024-09-28 16:47:34 | Updated at 2024-09-30 05:33:29
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US President Joe Biden said on Saturday that the Israeli strike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Friday was "a measure of justice."
"Nasrallah's death from an Israeli airstrike is a measure of justice for his many victims, including thousands of Americans, Israelis, and Lebanese civilians," Biden said.
"The United States fully supports Israel's right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, and any other Iranian-supported terrorist groups," he added. "I directed the defense secretary to further enhance the defense posture of US military forces in the Middle East region to deter aggression and reduce the risk of a broader regional war."
"Our aim is to de-escalate the ongoing conflicts in both Gaza and Lebanon through diplomatic means," the president continued.
