President Biden cautioned Israel not to repeat the post-9/11 mistakes made by the United States
Israeli forces are preparing a ground offensive in response to terrorist attacks launched by Hamas
Biden expressed unwavering support for Israel during his trip to Tel Aviv
The Hamas attacks in Israel killed over 1,000 people and raised concerns about a broader conflict in the region
Biden compared the attack to Israel's "9/11" and emphasized the emotional impact it had on the nation
He urged Israel to seek justice but cautioned against being consumed by rage
Biden acknowledged the complexity of making choices during a time of war
He noted that the majority of the Palestinian people are not represented by Hamas
The U.S. embarked on wars in Afghanistan and Iraq after the 9/11 attacks, leading to significant costs
World leaders expressed concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and protests erupted following a hospital explosion