Joe Biden: Hamas attack was to halt Israel-Saudi Arabia thaw

US President Joe Biden has stated that Hamas attacked Israel partly to hinder its efforts to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia. Biden’s comments shed light on the reasons behind the Middle East crisis. The US and Saudis were working on a framework for the kingdom to recognize Israel, but these efforts are now on hold due to the recent attack by Hamas. Biden submitted an emergency spending measure to Congress to boost Israel and Ukraine’s military, but it may face resistance from ultraconservatives.