Biden's Controversial Remarks on Palestinian Conflict Spark Backlash and Defiance

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) criticized President Biden for expressing "no confidence" in the Palestinian death toll figures reported by Hamas, calling his remarks "shocking and dehumanizing." CAIR demanded an apology from Biden and urged him to condemn the Israeli government for targeting civilians and to call for a ceasefire. The White House reiterated Biden's commitment to avoiding Palestinian civilian casualties. Biden's comments came in response to a question about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of civilian casualties in Israel's response to Hamas attacks. CAIR has faced controversy in the past for alleged ties to extremist groups.