US President Joe Biden said Wednesday that the Israeli Occupation has the right to respond to the 'Hamas attack' but must do "everything in its power" to protect civilians.

Biden also told reporters at a joint press conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that Israeli Occupation settler attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank must "stop now."

Biden said: "Hamas is hiding behind Palestinian civilians. And it's depictable and not surprisingly cowardly as well. This also puts an added burden on Israel while they go after Hamas. But that does not lessen the need to operate and align with the laws of war. For Israelis –- Israel -- has to do everything in its power, as difficult as it is, to protect innocent civilians. And it’s difficult. "

This comes as Operation Aqsa Typhoon, launched by Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, continues for the 19th consecutive day in response to Israeli Occupation violations in the occupied Palestinian territories, which have been ongoing for decades.

In retaliation, the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) has launched a campaign against the Gaza Strip, conducting a series of airstrikes in various areas.