By COLlive reporter
President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday, putting himself in harm’s way to show that he stands squarely with the country as it reels from Hamas’ surprise attack and prepares a ground invasion meant to wipe out the terror group on its border.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the trip — the president’s second foray into an active war zone this year, having traveled to Ukraine in February under the tightest secrecy.
Biden is expected to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders during the trip, which may also include a visit to neighboring Egypt.
A day before President Biden, Governor Kathy Hochul will visit the country of Israel as well, her first ever trip to the country.
“During these difficult times, it’s more important than ever for New York to show up in support of Israel,” said Governor Hochul. “Tomorrow I’ll be traveling to Israel for a solidarity mission where I plan to meet with diplomatic leaders and communities who have been devastated by the horrific Hamas attacks. New York will show the world that we stand with Israel – today, tomorrow and forever.”
Rabbi Chanina Sperlin of the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council praised the Governor for her support of Israel.
“Thank you, Governor, for exemplifying that true friendship is demonstrated not just in easy times, but in the toughest of times,” Sperlin tweeted.
It’s more important than ever for New York to show up in support of Israel.
Tomorrow I’m traveling to Israel for a solidarity mission to meet with diplomatic leaders & communities devastated by the horrific Hamas attacks.
New York will always stand with Israel.
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) October 17, 2023
New York’s Governor @GovKathyHochul will lead a mission of solidarity and support to Israel. Thank you, Governor, for exemplifying that true friendship is demonstrated not just in easy times, but in the toughest of times. 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇱 https://t.co/5YSe6ezWgk
— Rabbi Chanina Sperlin (@ChaninaSperlin) October 17, 2023
First, he gives Iran money then he pretends to be friends with Israel… Shame on him… His old age is no excuse… And you are giving him a platform… Shame on you
It’s much worse than that.
We are being set up to experience the same kind of savage attacks due to the the policies these same treasonous traitors were paid off to implement.
By whom is the question.
Is it Qatar?
Best president in a very, very long time.
refuah shleima
…for his own pocketbook. For the country he supposedly leads, and for the rest of the world, not so much.
The grifters keep grifting while the innocent blood keeps spilling…
Why is Maher Bitar, a radical Hamas supporter, in one of Biden’s senior director for Intelligence Programs on Joe Biden’s National Security Council? Hmmm…
We are being sold to the highest bidder.
Since they all care so much about our lives, when does the border get secured? and all the military aged illegal alien men from G-d knows where get sent back to steal and murder elsewhere?
Distract us so we’re unprepared for what’s heading our way on this side of the Atlantic.
Won’t you please arm and train us so we can defend ourselves from the local jihadi terrorists in our city too? I don’t think the NYPD got enough resources to take care of these savages on their own when it happens
Biden is no friend of ours. He is still damaging Israel as we speak, and I fear that for photo ops, PM Netanyahu is letting Biden do even more gratuitous damage.
Aww so cute. Is this a promotion for the upcoming elections?
So sick to politicize the massacre while dust hasn’t even settled.
Bibi, do what the Saudi Arabian prince did. Schedule the meeting for the evening and have them wait until the morning until you show up.
And while you’re at it, house them in the Gaza envelope so they can enjoy a close up view to the action. They now has a couple empty bomb shelters rachmana litzlan down there since hundreds went missing or were murdered.
It’s like that annoying guest who always shows up at the wrong time with no invite and then starts giving their opinion.
Biden requested the invitation,
The visit has already caused damage by interrupting the momentum of the war.
Let them keep out of Israeli politics. That will be a bigger help than a visit. It’s not their husbands and kids dead or on the frontline.
Send them both into Kfar Aza and Be’eri without secret service without IDF as this is the experience they need to have when they take away our right to defend ourselves here in NY and USA
This is not friends this is treason Israel is at war don’t waste their time. Where is proper thinking
Rabbi Sperlin – since you are in touch with the governor, what did you tell her about Vital Brooklyn’s Homeless Dumping that puts “visible Jews” at risk in E. Flatbush?
What is your opinion ?
Jay S
THEY HAVE FAILED US THEY KNOW IT AND WE KNOW IT
A better word than failed is betrayed. They have betrayed us knowingly and deliberately. In Israel too. The shin bet head that resigned only took responsibility for disregarding intelligence of action on the Gaza border on the eve of the attack. But what he didn’t acknowledge was his responsibility for confiscating many civilian guns in the beginning of September under the alibi of preventing gun theft. He also never took responsibility for waiting at least 5! Hours to send help after the slaughter began. Desperate people under attack were calling their relatives and authorities begging for help and were left… Read more »
Here is Caroline Glick on the real reason Biden is coming to Israel. No it is not because he cares about us after a tragedy, he is sick… Israel should develop its own weapons and stop reliance on the USA or other foreign countries.
https://youtu.be/9xwPA57xOXA?si=djOva0_U3GJOT6k6
Caroline Glick has been covering news from Eretz Yisroel for decades. She is accurate. She knows everyone and gets inside information. The link in the comment above is one that informs us of the details of the back stabbing we have been expecting from Biden and Blinken. If you are an American – you have to watch this clip. If you are not American it would still be beneficial for you to know what’s going on, lest you get blindsided about the goodwill of the Biden administration. The article above says “to show that he stands squarely with the country”.… Read more »
If Hochul really cared about her citizens in NY she would make it easier instead of more difficult for us to defend ourselves against the terrorists that are likely already here thanks to an open southern border. The hypocrisy and arrogance of these politicians has no limits.
I don’t mean to be Debbie downer, but the whole world is imploding as we speak. Yes we see high moral of the troops bh but if you are listening to tonight’s news its crazy what is unfolding. After the false accusations of Israel causing the hospital rocket to go over there were protests and fires started at several Israeli embassies at once…winds of the Christopher Stevens murder at the American Embassy in Libya, 9/11/2012 and there are protests/rallys aka hate gatherings all over the world. We need to continue to daven for Israel and for our jewish brothers and… Read more »
Chamas is in this week’s parsha and it say hashem will wipe it a way with a flood . Emunah ‘ Bitachon 🇮🇱
I wonder if the Hamas tunnels will be flooded.