U.S. President Joe Biden stated in a statement following the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by the Israeli army, "Hassan Nasrallah and the terrorist group Hezbollah he leads were responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans during a 40-year period of terrorism. It is a measure of justice for many victims, including thousands of American, Israeli, and Lebanese civilians." BIDEN: NASRALLAH WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEATHS OF HUNDREDS OF AMERICANSU.S. President Joe Biden made a statement regarding the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an attack carried out by the Israeli army in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. According to a written statement from the White House, Biden said, "Hassan Nasrallah and the terrorist group Hezbollah he leads were responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans during a 40-year period of terrorism." "MEASURE OF JUSTICE"Biden commented on Nasrallah's death as a result of the Israeli airstrike, stating, "It is a measure of justice for many victims, including thousands of American, Israeli, and Lebanese civilians." Noting that Nasrallah took a stand against Israel alongside Hamas one day after the attacks on October 7, 2023, Biden emphasized that the U.S. fully supports Israel's right to defend itself against "Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and other Iranian-backed terrorist groups." He recalled that he had instructed the strengthening of U.S. military forces in the Middle East the previous day, stating that this aims to "deter aggression and reduce the risk of a broader regional war." "OUR GOAL IS TO REDUCE CONFLICTS"Biden noted, "As a result, our goal is to reduce ongoing conflicts in both Gaza and Lebanon through diplomatic means. In Gaza, we are seeking an agreement for a ceasefire supported by the United Nations Security Council and the release of hostages. In Lebanon, we are negotiating an agreement that will ensure the safe return of people in Israel and southern Lebanon to their homes. It is time to complete these agreements, eliminate threats to Israel, and achieve greater stability in the broader Middle East region."
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