Muslim Leaders Criticize Biden's Remarks on Palestinian Death Toll in Gaza Conflict

Washington, District of Columbia United States of America
Biden's remarks attributing the majority of Palestinian deaths in the Gaza conflict to Hamas sparked criticism from some Muslim leaders.
President Joe Biden met with Muslim leaders at the White House on October 27, 2023.

On October 27, 2023, President Joe Biden met with Muslim leaders at the White House. The meeting was part of the administration's ongoing efforts to engage with various religious communities. However, the meeting sparked criticism from some Muslim leaders due to Biden's remarks on the Palestinian death toll in the Gaza conflict.

During the meeting, Biden reportedly expressed his belief that the majority of the deaths in the Gaza conflict were caused by Hamas, not Israel. This statement was met with backlash from some Muslim leaders who argued that it oversimplified the complex situation and ignored the role of Israeli forces in the conflict.

The criticism was not universal, with some leaders expressing appreciation for the opportunity to engage directly with the President. However, the controversy over Biden's remarks underscores the ongoing tension in the U.S. over its relationship with Israel and its stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The White House has not released an official statement on the controversy. However, the administration has previously stated its commitment to a two-state solution and its belief in Israel's right to defend itself. The meeting with Muslim leaders is part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to engage with diverse religious communities and promote interfaith dialogue.


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  • The exact wording of Biden's remarks during the meeting is not provided in the sources.

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          • NBC News is owned by NBCUniversal News Group, a division of NBCUniversal, which is in turn owned by Comcast. Comcast has made significant political donations to both Democratic and Republican candidates, which could potentially influence the site's coverage.
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