Hamas’ hospitable lie and the laws of war

President Biden’s speech in Israel on Wednesday told the world two truths it needed to hear: The tragic deaths outside a Gaza hospital were caused by a Palestinian rocket, and the United States did not weakened in their solidarity with Israel. The president kept the focus where it belonged: on Hamas’ blatant violations of the laws of war. These measures are now misinterpreted and tend to tie Israel’s hands, with consequences for the West as a whole.

“The world will know that Israel is stronger than ever,” Mr. Biden said, announcing that he would “keep Iron Dome fully stocked” to quell rocket attacks on Israeli civilians and ask Congress for a “ unprecedented support program.” US support for Israel’s defense will survive Hamas’s propaganda campaign over the hospital explosion.