I support Israel's right to defend itself from attacks from the Gaza Strip.

APA reports with reference to the White House that US President Joe Biden announced this.

"I have long supported Israel's security, including its right to defend itself against attack," Biden said.

Biden added that in recent days, Israel has protected its people from rocket attacks by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist group.

The United States expressed its support for Israel's "Iron Dome" air defense system.