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Biden’s remarks come as other Democrats have blamed Israel as well as Hamas for the escalating violence.

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At 102, the eight-term Democrat was the oldest former Congress member.

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Death toll rises to 6 Israelis, 55 Palestinians in escalating fighting, while Arab protesters torch synagogue

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