U.S. President Joe Biden pledged to provide all appropriate support to Israel after Hamas launched a surprise attack, but did he really agree to provide $8 billion in aid to Tel Aviv?

Providing Security Assistance to Israel

In the past few hours, many posts have circulated on social media indicating that Biden approved a security assistance package for Israel worth $8 billion in the aftermath of the attacks.

These reports have been published by many accounts that appear credible, including some news platforms.

One of the circulating posts stated: "Biden ordered the State Department to direct the withdrawal of about $8 billion in defense materials and services and military training to aid Israel."

However, the American magazine "Newsweek" debunked these claims and confirmed that the White House has not announced this matter in an official statement on its website, nor has Biden made any press statement regarding this.

The U.S. President only indicated that he is in contact with members of Congress and directed his national security team to begin discussions with their Israeli counterparts "to ensure that Israel has what it needs."

What are the latest developments on Sunday?

Confrontations between Palestinian militants and Israeli forces are still ongoing.

Israeli airstrikes targeted the homes of several Hamas leaders in the Gaza Strip.

Local reports showed attempts by Palestinian militants to infiltrate, and these attempts are still ongoing.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that "all the places where Hamas spreads, hides, and operates will be turned to rubble."

The Israeli army radio stated: "Mortar shells were fired from Lebanon into northern Israel."

Hezbollah claimed responsibility for targeting 3 Israeli sites in the Shebaa Farms.