"Biden's Diplomatic Challenges: From Activist Interruptions to Video Calls with Hostage Families"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
President Joe Biden was interrupted during his keynote speech at the Human Rights Campaign annual dinner by a pro-Palestine activist who called for a ceasefire and shouted "let Gaza live." Biden briefly paused and acknowledged the protester before continuing his remarks. In his speech, Biden addressed the humanitarian crisis in Gaza caused by Israeli bombings and emphasized the need to reject hate in all forms. He had recently spoken with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the ongoing situation.