US President Joe Biden, in his latest speech, stated that he was completely opposed to the US "occupation" of Afghanistan.

Biden emphasised that when the US killed Osama bin Laden, they should have left Afghanistan because no one can unite the country.

The US President added that he has travelled across Afghanistan, including areas with poppy fields and the northern regions.

Biden warned that Israel should not make the "mistake" that the US made in Afghanistan in Gaza. He added that after the Hamas attack on Israel, he visited the country and conveyed to Israeli officials, including Benjamin Netanyahu and his war cabinet, that they should not repeat the US’ mistake in Afghanistan. He added that his message was not to occupy any areas but that the Israelis should go after those who carried out the attack, “even though you may be criticised for it”.