Biden, marking Oct 7, says 'fully committed' to Israel's security

President Joe Biden said Monday, on the anniversary of the Hamas attacks, that the United States remains "fully committed" to Israel's security, and that Israel has the right to defend itself against Hamas, Iran and others.

"One year later, Vice President (Kamala) Harris and I remain fully committed to the safety of the Jewish people, the security of Israel, and its right to exist," Biden said in a statement marking the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas.

Biden oalso said the attack on Israel was a dark day for Palestinians, adding that too many civilians have suffered in a year of conflict.

"I believe that history will also remember October 7 as a dark day for the Palestinian people because of the conflict that Hamas unleashed that day," Biden said in a statement. "Far too many civilians have suffered far too much during this year of conflict."