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Israel war: Here’s why Biden won’t be able to find a smoking Iranian gun

By Michael Rubin

Published October 17, 2023 5:15pm ET

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Israel war: Here’s why Biden won’t be able to find a smoking Iranian gun — President Joe Biden speaks in the State Dining Room of the White House, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Washington, after Hamas terrorists of the Gaza Strip carried out an unprecedented, multi-front attack on Israel at daybreak Saturday. Thousands of rockets were fired as dozens of Hamas fighters infiltrated the heavily fortified border in several locations by air, land, and sea, catching the country off guard on a major holiday.

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby tied himself in knots trying to deny any evidence of a “direct link” between Iran and Hamas. Biden aides seemingly also leaked intelligence showing key Iranian officials — they do not say whom — surprised at the operation.

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