U.S. President Joe Biden used his platform at the United Nations to promote his record on global issues even as violent conflicts erupted in the Middle East. Biden, who has spent decades in public service including as vice president and now as president, addressed the escalating tensions involving Israel and Hamas during his speech. He expressed his desire for a ceasefire and his belief in a two-state solution, where both Israel and Palestine can live peacefully together. His speech covered other pressing global issues, including COVID-19, climate