White House Rejects 'Genocide Joe' Nickname, Defends Israel's Actions

National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby Accuses Hamas of Genocidal Intentions, Urges Israel to Minimize Civilian Casualties

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby rejects the nickname 'Genocide Joe' given to President Biden by pro-Palestinian protesters, calling it 'inappropriate'.
Kirby emphasizes that Israel is not trying to wipe out the Palestinian people or Gaza, but is defending itself against the Hamas terror group, which he accuses of having genocidal intentions.
Kirby acknowledges the high number of civilian casualties in Gaza and urges Israel to be as careful and cautious as possible.
Kirby points out that the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry's death toll cannot be independently verified and has been publicly dismissed by Biden as inaccurate.
Despite the controversy, polls show that a majority of Americans support Israel in the conflict, but Biden's management of the crisis has received poor marks.