Biden Apologizes to Muslim-American Leaders for Hamas Death Toll Inquiry

President Joe Biden has reportedly apologized to Muslim-American leaders for openly questioning the accuracy of the death toll figures from Gaza, which are reported by the Hamas government. During a meeting with five Muslim American leaders, Biden expressed disappointment in himself and listened to their accounts of people directly impacted by the conflict. The leaders urged Biden to show more empathy towards Palestinians, and he allegedly hugged one of the participants at the end of the meeting. Biden has faced criticism from his own administration and prominent Democrats for his response to the war in Gaza.