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"His death from an Israeli airstrike is a measure of justice for his many victims, including thousands of Americans, Israelis, and Lebanese civilians," Biden said.
Biden emphasized that the United States "fully supports Israel's right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and any other Iranian-supported terrorist groups" and said he had directed Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to "further enhance the defense posture of U.S. military forces in the Middle East region to deter aggression and reduce the risk of a broader regional war."
The president said the U.S. hopes to de-escalate the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon through "diplomatic means," adding that the country has been pursuing deals in both regions: One to release hostages seized by Hamas and call a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and another that would return people "safely to their homes in Israel and southern Lebanon."
"It is time for these deals to close, for the threats to Israel to be removed, and for the broader Middle East region to gain greater stability," Biden said.
The State Department has ordered some employees and their families in Lebanon to leave the country. Other U.S. citizens seeking to leave Lebanon should complete a crisis intake form, the State Department said. Limited commercial flights remain available.
Lebanon remains under a Level 4, "Do Not Travel," advisory from the State Department, with the U.S. not able to guarantee the safety of citizens traveling within or out of Lebanon.
Olivia Gazis, Haley Ott, Tucker Reals, Ramy Inocencio, Margaret Brennan and Eleanor Watson contributed to this report

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