In a significant diplomatic move, U.S. President Joe Biden has arrived in Israel for a high-stakes meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During a press conference, President Biden pledged unwavering U.S. support and expressed concern over the recent hospital attack in Gaza, stating it "appears" to have been caused by a party other than Palestinian militants.

Israel, however, maintains that the tragic incident on Tuesday evening was a result of a rocket misfire by Palestinian militants. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) presented evidence indicating that a rocket from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, fired from a cemetery, landed in the hospital car park.

The situation has spurred a flurry of accusations and counter-accusations. While Hamas, Palestinian authorities, and several other nations lay the blame on Israel for the explosion, Hamas claims that the incident resulted in a staggering 500 casualties.

In response to the Hamas attacks on October 7, Israel has launched a series of air strikes targeting various locations in Gaza. The IDF reports that over 450 rockets have been fired from Gaza since then, with a significant number landing within Gazan territory.

The international community is closely monitoring this rapidly evolving situation, with hopes for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and find a lasting solution to the conflict. We will continue to provide updates as the situation develops.