White House gives full backing to Israel following Hamas attack

US president Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Hamas attacks on Israel as secretary of state Antony Blinken stands behind him. The US is engaged in a diplomatic push with allies in the Middle East to try to end the attacks. Photograph: Haiyun Jiang/New York Times The Biden administration has given its full backing to Israel following the attack by Hamas militants on Saturday. President Joe Biden said the US would offer Israel "all appropriate means of support". He said Israel had a right to defend itself and its people, and warned other countries or groups that were hostile to…