Joe Biden Reacts When a US Woman Tries to Drown a Palestinian Child

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In Washington, President Joe Biden expressed deep concern on Monday over reports of an appalling incident in Texas, where a 42-year-old woman, identified as Elizabeth Wolf, allegedly attempted to drown a Palestinian-American child at a pool in a suburban apartment complex near Dallas. According to court records and media reports, Wolf approached a mother wearing a hijab, inquiring about her children—a six-year-old son and a three-year-old daughter—and making racially charged statements. She reportedly grabbed the boy, who managed to break free, but then forcefully pushed the young girl underwater.

Biden condemned the incident, emphasizing that no child should endure such a violent attack, extending his sympathies to the affected family. The case has sparked national outrage and calls for justice, with the Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) urging authorities to investigate the incident as a potential hate crime. The mother, in a statement through CAIR, identified her family as American citizens of Palestinian descent.

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This troubling episode occurs amidst heightened tensions surrounding the conflict in Gaza, which has triggered intense emotions and protests across the United States, particularly on college campuses. It has also unfortunately resulted in an increase in anti-Semitic and Islamophobic acts nationwide. Earlier incidents this year included a shooting in Vermont where three students of Palestinian origin were injured, and a tragic stabbing near Chicago where a six-year-old Muslim boy lost his life—a crime directly linked to the Gaza conflict, according to police reports.

As the investigation into the attempted drowning unfolds, communities are rallying for justice and greater awareness of hate crimes, advocating for tolerance and respect for all individuals regardless of their background or ethnicity. President Biden's response underscores the gravity of the situation, highlighting the need for societal vigilance against acts of violence and discrimination targeting marginalized communities in the United States.