Biden’s Israel trip displays ‘performative’ approach to Gaza war: analysts
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden’s Israel trip displays ‘performative’ approach to Gaza war: analysts

Al Jazeera  

The US president’s ‘unwavering’ show of support for Israel is largely aimed at a domestic audience, experts say. Washington, DC – As the war in Gaza nears the end of its second week, analysts say United States President Joe Biden is increasingly acting like a wartime leader, offering a “performative” show of strength and support for Israel. George Bisharat, a professor at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, said Biden’s approach to the Gaza war — including the visit to Israel — has an “element of political performance”. “This is ‘Sleepy Joe’ proving that he’s awake, that he’s an expert on foreign policy,” Bisharat told Al Jazeera, invoking former President Donald Trump’s nickname for Biden. pic.twitter.com/u4xOHMeMqw — President Biden October 10, 2023 “If you’re going to frame your reelection around Ukraine as a foreign policy aspect and then ‘the war and terrorism and supporting and saving Israel’, then you’re going to want to show this active, vital president who’s making decisions and is in full-on commander-in-chief mode,” Khalil said.

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US lawmakers urge Biden administration to halt offensive weapons to Israel
6 days, 19 hours ago

US lawmakers urge Biden administration to halt offensive weapons to Israel

Al Jazeera  

Twenty Democrats call for upholding US laws that prohibit arming countries that block humanitarian assistance. Washington, DC – Twenty Democratic legislators in the United States have urged the administration of President Joe Biden to halt the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel, noting that the Israeli government has not complied with US demands for more aid to enter Gaza. It …

Qatar PM says Gaza peace deal might be possible before Trump returns to the White House
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Qatar PM says Gaza peace deal might be possible before Trump returns to the White House

Firstpost  

Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said that there’s been momentum in ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel, emphasising that a Gaza peace deal might be in place before President-elect Donald Trump comes back to power Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said that momentum has returned in the Gaza peace talks …

Biden’s surprising Middle East peace strategy: Working with Trump
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Biden’s surprising Middle East peace strategy: Working with Trump

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—As the Biden administration seeks to broker an end-of-term peace deal in the Middle East, it is bringing along a surprising back-seat partner: Donald Trump. “I’m skeptical that there will be a cease-fire deal in Gaza regardless of the coordination happening with the Trump transition team," because Netanyahu is reluctant to commit to a permanent halt in the fighting, said …

After successfully brokering Israel-Hezbollah truce deal, Biden says US will push for Gaza ceasefire now
3 weeks, 6 days ago

After successfully brokering Israel-Hezbollah truce deal, Biden says US will push for Gaza ceasefire now

Firstpost  

Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu right before the US- and French-brokered truce with Hezbollah was announced Tuesday and they agreed to try again for a Gaza agreement that has eluded negotiators for months US President Joe Biden announces a cessation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon. US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said that after the successful …

Trump team says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal brokered by Biden is actually Trump’s win
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump team says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal brokered by Biden is actually Trump’s win

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration kept President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration closely apprised of its efforts to broker the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah that took effect early Wednesday, according to the outgoing Democratic administration. Trump’s senior national security team was briefed by the Biden administration as negotiations unfolded and finally came to a conclusion on Tuesday, according to …

Biden touts Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal
4 weeks ago

Biden touts Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal

Politico  

Under the deal outlined by the president, the Lebanese army will take control of their own territory in the south, Hezbollah infrastructure will not be allowed to be rebuilt and Israel forces will withdraw over the next 60 days. Biden added that the United States, along with “Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others” would take on a renewed push to …

On genocide, Trump will be no different from Biden
1 month ago

On genocide, Trump will be no different from Biden

Al Jazeera  

Trump has picked ‘staunchly pro-Israel’ cadres for his administration, just like all other US presidents of the past 75 years. Here’s the “award-winning” headline, published last week in the aftermath of US President-elect Donald Trump’s diplomatic selections that, according to the Times, will “help shape President-elect Trump’s strategy” on the Middle East. “Trump’s Middle East Picks Signal Staunch Pro-Israel Policy,” …

What have Trump administration nominees said about Israel and its wars?
1 month, 1 week ago

What have Trump administration nominees said about Israel and its wars?

Al Jazeera  

While pro-Israel views are common in US politics, Trump’s picks signal support for far-right Israeli aspirations. “We have to be more willing to publicly talk about Israel among citizens who think of it as an abstraction, who don’t truly understand the existential threat to it,” Hegseth said. “I want to show solidarity with the country that most reflects a mirror …

Biden dismisses journalist’s question on reaching deal for Gaza captives
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden dismisses journalist’s question on reaching deal for Gaza captives

Al Jazeera  

As US president’s term ends, repeated attempts to secure a ceasefire and end Israel’s war have not yielded results. United States President Joe Biden avoided answering a question about whether he had any hope of reaching a ceasefire and bringing back Israeli captives in the Gaza Strip before the end of his term. Neria Kraus, the journalist who asked the …

Biden is a ‘lame duck’ president – but can he still put pressure on Israel?
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden is a ‘lame duck’ president – but can he still put pressure on Israel?

Al Jazeera  

The Biden administration has shown no willingness to change course on Israel. For those opposed to the current administration’s unwavering support for Israel during its more than yearlong war on Gaza, this lame duck period is a final opportunity “to try to push Biden to move past a legacy of genocide”, said Annelle Sheline, a former US Department of State …

Biden can still save what remains of Gaza, and his sorry legacy
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden can still save what remains of Gaza, and his sorry legacy

Al Jazeera  

He can stop arming Israel now, and go down in history as the president who – albeit belatedly – put an end to a genocide. And every minute of every hour of every day, innocent Israelis remain captive by Hamas and the imperial designs and parochial whims of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who has – according to his sacked defence …

No, Trump will not be worse than Biden for Palestine and the Middle East
1 month, 1 week ago

No, Trump will not be worse than Biden for Palestine and the Middle East

Al Jazeera  

That is because the Biden administration simply continued the first Trump administration’s foreign policy in the region. The first Trump administration made that clear by moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, accepting the Israeli annexation of Palestinian territories, encouraging illegal settlement expansion and backing the creation of a “Palestinian entity” that would not enjoy sovereignty. But because …

‘Yesssss!’: Israel reacts to Donald Trump’s return to power in US election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Yesssss!’: Israel reacts to Donald Trump’s return to power in US election

Al Jazeera  

It will be ‘slaughter as usual’ for Israel in Gaza and Lebanon under the incoming Trump administration, analysts say. Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, was only slightly slower in congratulating former US President Donald Trump on his triumph in the US presidential election, becoming the first world leader to do so and framing Trump’s victory as a “powerful recommitment to …

Election spurs talks of Gaza prospects
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Election spurs talks of Gaza prospects

China Daily  

Palestinians inspect the damage to a school sheltering displaced people, after it was hit by an Israeli strike, at Beach camp in Gaza City, Nov 7, 2024. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas also greeted Trump, saying: "We are confident that the United States will support, under your leadership, the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people", Wafa News Agency reported. Rasha Al …

Biden plans final Mideast peace push but will leaders ignore him?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Biden plans final Mideast peace push but will leaders ignore him?

Hindustan Times  

* Biden plans final Mideast peace push but will leaders ignore him? Trump has been a strong backer of Israeli prime minister * Arab and Israeli officials hedge bets, await Trump's plans * Netanyahu likely to make minimal effort to meet Biden demands on Gaza aid By Matt Spetalnick and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, - The Biden administration will make a …

Why Democrats are blaming Biden for Harris’s defeat against Trump in 2024 US Presidential election
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Democrats are blaming Biden for Harris’s defeat against Trump in 2024 US Presidential election

Firstpost  

Kamala Harris’s defeat in the 2024 US Presidential election against Donald Trump has sparked criticism and anger among Democrats, with some blaming her campaign strategy, while others point fingers at President Joe Biden’s leadership The Democrats have pointed out a host of issues as they blame President Joe Biden for Kamala Harris's loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 US …

Hamas reacts to Trump's election win and beg him to make good on major promise
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hamas reacts to Trump's election win and beg him to make good on major promise

Daily Mail  

Hamas has issued a statement reacting to former President Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, begging him to make good on his promise to end the war in Gaza as it made a series of demands. The terrorist group said Wednesday that Trump's incoming administration must 'work seriously to stop the war,' after he reportedly asked Israeli Prime …

What will Trump’s presidency mean for Israel, Palestinians and Middle East?
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

What will Trump’s presidency mean for Israel, Palestinians and Middle East?

Al Jazeera  

Pro-Israeli policies featured heavily in the US president-elect’s previous White House term. Last time in office, Trump was surrounded by hardline Zionists and supporters of Israel and was described by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the most pro-Israeli US president ever. Trump says he will bring peace to the Middle East, just as he promised last time with his …

Trump’s return sparks Israeli optimism amid ongoing Gaza war: 'Here's why'
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s return sparks Israeli optimism amid ongoing Gaza war: 'Here's why'

Firstpost  

Experts believe Trump’s potential return to power would likely bolster Israeli interests, but caution remains due to his unpredictable foreign policy stance Donald Trump’s return to power in the United States will have a positive outcome on Israeli interests, several experts interviewed by AFP said on Wednesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Trump over “history’s greatest comeback!”, and newly appointed …

Hamas reacts to Trump winning 2024 election as Palestinians beg him to make good on his promise
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hamas reacts to Trump winning 2024 election as Palestinians beg him to make good on his promise

Daily Mail  

Hamas has warned Donald Trump that it will continue 'resist' Israeli occupation as the terrorist group urged the president-elect to 'work seriously to stop the war' in Gaza. Trump, 78, has expressed support for Israel's fight to destroy Hamas in the Palestinian enclave but has said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must finish the job quickly. Hamas has warned Donald Trump, …

Trump promises to bring lasting peace to a tumultuous Middle East. But fixing it won’t be easy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump promises to bring lasting peace to a tumultuous Middle East. But fixing it won’t be easy

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Donald Trump will return to the U.S. presidency at a time of unprecedented conflict and uncertainty in the Middle East. “Get it over with and let’s get back to peace and stop killing people,” Trump said of the conflict in Gaza in an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt in April. “That’s part of the …

Gazans send 'save us' message to Donald Trump: 'Needed someone strong.. end war'
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gazans send 'save us' message to Donald Trump: 'Needed someone strong.. end war'

Hindustan Times  

As the world adjusts to the surprise victory of Donald Trump in the US election, the people of Gaza hope the new President will bring peace into the war-ravaged region. "I hope Trump finds a solution, we need someone strong like Trump to end the war and save us, enough, God, this is enough," said the 60-year-old. "Trump is firm …

Israel and Netanyahu welcomes Trump win as ‘history’s greatest comeback’
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israel and Netanyahu welcomes Trump win as ‘history’s greatest comeback’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz Israel Katz, Gallant’s …

How Israel is reacting to Trump’s election victory
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Israel is reacting to Trump’s election victory

NPR  

How Israel is reacting to Trump’s election victory Former President Donald Trump has expressed his strong support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. LONSDORF: Well, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu put out a statement congratulating Trump, calling his win, quote, "history's greatest comeback." He also talked about his fears that Trump will allow Netanyahu and his government to annex the …

‘Israel will keep invading – with more ease’: Gaza dreads Trump presidency
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Israel will keep invading – with more ease’: Gaza dreads Trump presidency

Al Jazeera  

Biden was terrible, say Palestinians, but fear a Trump administration would let Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ‘get away with conquering Gaza’. Calling Trump’s election “history’s greatest comeback”, Netanyahu described Trump’s return as a “fresh start for America” and a “powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America”. Trump’s administration also overlooked the building of illegal Israeli settlements in …

What’s the world saying about Trump’s win? Here are the leaders who’ve commented
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What’s the world saying about Trump’s win? Here are the leaders who’ve commented

NPR  

What’s the world saying about Trump’s win? China Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning tried to strike a reassuring tone on Wednesday in Beijing as U.S. election results rolled in, saying that Chinese policy toward the U.S. has been consistent and will continue "in accordance with the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation.” toggle caption Ng Han …

Arab-American and Jewish Voters Split on US Presidential Election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Arab-American and Jewish Voters Split on US Presidential Election

Firstpost  

The recent US presidential election has seen a significant shift in the Jewish and Arab American vote, with a substantial portion of Arab-Americans now backing Donald Trump or expressing their dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's foreign policy in Gaza. This demographic's shift is due to a perception of unjust treatment by the Biden administration, which has been criticized for its …

Pro-Palestine Voices Divided as Kamala Harris Faces Scrutiny on Israel-Palestine War
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pro-Palestine Voices Divided as Kamala Harris Faces Scrutiny on Israel-Palestine War

Live Mint  

The article explores the complex political landscape surrounding Kamala Harris and her stance on the Israel-Palestine war. While Harris has expressed unwavering support for Israel's defense, her actions have raised concerns among some who view her as an extension of Biden's policies. The article also highlights the challenges faced by pro-Palestine voters, who grapple with the conflicting messages they receive …

Arab Americans in Michigan Shift Support for Trump in Election
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Arab Americans in Michigan Shift Support for Trump in Election

Firstpost  

Arab Americans in Michigan are rallying around Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, potentially making him a contender for their vote in key swing states like Michigan. The community has been disillusioned by what they see as unwavering support for Israeli military actions, and some activists believe a vote for Trump could send a powerful message.

First Gaza, now Lebanon: How support for Israel’s war is influencing Michigan voting
1 month, 3 weeks ago

First Gaza, now Lebanon: How support for Israel’s war is influencing Michigan voting

NPR  

First Gaza, now Lebanon: How support for Israel’s war is influencing Michigan voting toggle caption Rebecca Cook/Reuters DEARBORN, Mich. — This city, home to one of the largest Arab American communities in the country, is a city in deep mourning over two wars in the Middle East thousands of miles away. “I'm feeling a certain level of despair, and I'm …

How the next U.S. president could change the course of Israel’s wars
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How the next U.S. president could change the course of Israel’s wars

NPR  

How the next U.S. president could change the course of Israel’s wars toggle caption Gil Cohen-Magen/Pool/AFP via Getty Images TEL AVIV, Israel — How will the next U.S. president change the course of the wars Israel is fighting on multiple fronts? toggle caption Kenny Holston/Pool/Getty Images In Gaza and Lebanon, Israeli analysts predict Trump would give Netanyahu a freer hand, …

Biden's Middle East Strategy Under Scrutiny as War Elides
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Biden's Middle East Strategy Under Scrutiny as War Elides

CNN  

Ten days before the American presidential election, an uncontrollable war in the Middle East appears to have been avoided for now, much to the relief of President Joe Biden’s aides at the White House and Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign team in Delaware. However, the region remains at a boil, with Israel continuing to expand its operations in Lebanon, which …

Blinken Warns of 'Time to End' Gaza Conflict, Urges Israel to Avoid Escalation
Trending News
2 months ago

Blinken Warns of 'Time to End' Gaza Conflict, Urges Israel to Avoid Escalation

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Israel to seize on the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza to work towards a ceasefire. Blinken also presses for more aid to be allowed into besieged Gaza, as concerns rise for tens of thousands of civilians trapped by fighting in the hard-to-reach north.

White House Warns of 'Unacceptable' Leak of US Assessments on Israel's Iran Plans
2 months ago

White House Warns of 'Unacceptable' Leak of US Assessments on Israel's Iran Plans

Al Jazeera  

US President Joe Biden is concerned about the apparent leak of US government documents outlining intelligence assessments about Israel's preparations to attack Iran. The files, which include an analysis of satellite imagery of Israeli military activities, were posted on the social media platform Telegram last week and appear to have been leaked. The White House has expressed deep concern about …

Biden to Send Blinken to Israel: A Step Towards Peace in the Middle East
2 months ago

Biden to Send Blinken to Israel: A Step Towards Peace in the Middle East

Live Mint  

President Joe Biden has announced that he will send Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Israel as part of efforts to end the ongoing war with Hamas. Blinken will head to the region in four or five days, his 11th trip to the region since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. He will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to …

Biden Administration Ex-Staffers Launch Group To Help Reform U.S. Policy On Israel-Gaza
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden Administration Ex-Staffers Launch Group To Help Reform U.S. Policy On Israel-Gaza

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Two of the many Biden administration officials who have resigned in protest over the U.S. government’s current policy on Israel and the Palestinian people are taking matters into their own hands by launching a lobbying group and political action committee to help change Washington’s approach to the Middle East in a way that supports Palestinian freedom and …

One year on from October 7, Biden still can’t offer a clear path forward
2 months, 2 weeks ago

One year on from October 7, Biden still can’t offer a clear path forward

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A staggering amount of human suffering …

How Joe Biden helped fuel a Middle Eastern war and ‘collapse American credibility’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How Joe Biden helped fuel a Middle Eastern war and ‘collapse American credibility’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “There is, in Washington right now, a sense …

The Middle East Crisis: How the US-Israel War is Shaping US Politics
54 years, 11 months ago

The Middle East Crisis: How the US-Israel War is Shaping US Politics

CNN  

The recent Hamas terror attacks in the Middle East have had a profound impact on US politics, shaping the outcome of the upcoming presidential election. The attacks have intensified the already divisive political climate, with the US facing a dilemma between its commitment to Israel and the potential escalation of a Middle East war. The tragedy has also exacerbated the …

Column: With Harris and Trump, voters face a stark choice on foreign policy — and it’s not about Gaza
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Column: With Harris and Trump, voters face a stark choice on foreign policy — and it’s not about Gaza

LA Times  

Former President Trump with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Trump Tower in New York last month. … My commitment to the security of Israel is unwavering.” Former President Trump reacted by renewing his charge that the war in Gaza was a product of President Biden’s failures, and claimed — without offering evidence — that it would never have started if …

Why Netanyahu might want to swing the US election for Trump
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Netanyahu might want to swing the US election for Trump

The Independent  

In the year since the Hamas rampage into southern Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu has found himself coordinating a war on five fronts: the IDF is fighting on the ground in Gaza and Lebanon; an air and intelligence war against the Houthis in Yemen; with Iran’s proxies; and, most riskily, against Iran directly. President Biden’s extraordinary flurry of public statements about what …

Biden Says He Doesn't Know If Israel Is Holding Up Cease-Fire Deal To Influence Election
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden Says He Doesn't Know If Israel Is Holding Up Cease-Fire Deal To Influence Election

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden had terse words for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, and said he didn’t know whether the Israeli leader was holding up a Mideast peace deal in order to influence the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. “And whether he’s trying to influence the election, I don’t know, but I’m not …

Biden says he doesn’t know whether Israel may be holding up peace deal to influence U.S. election
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden says he doesn’t know whether Israel may be holding up peace deal to influence U.S. election

LA Times  

President Biden had terse words for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, and said he didn’t know whether the Israeli leader was holding up a peace deal in order to influence the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. And whether he’s trying to influence the election, I don’t know, but I’m not counting on that.” Biden, in a rare appearance …

Biden suggests Israel may be trying to influence the election by refusing to agree to ceasefire
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden suggests Israel may be trying to influence the election by refusing to agree to ceasefire

The Telegraph  

Joe Biden has suggested that Israel could be attempting to interfere in the U.S. election by refusing to agree to ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza. The President did not definitively rule out the possibility that Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, was trying to influence the contest, when challenged by reporters on Friday afternoon. “And I think Bibi should remember that, …

Opinion: Why President Biden hasn’t been able to end Israel’s nearly year-old war in Gaza
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: Why President Biden hasn’t been able to end Israel’s nearly year-old war in Gaza

LA Times  

The aftermath of an Israeli airstrike on a crowded tent camp for Palestinians displaced by the war in Muwasi, in the Gaza Strip. As the world prepares to mark the first anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 terrorist attack and the ensuing war is set to drag into a second year with intense fighting on another front, many Americans are wondering …

Your guide to the major party presidential candidates’ views on foreign policy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Your guide to the major party presidential candidates’ views on foreign policy

LA Times  

More than a year has passed since Hamas-led militants poured into southern Israel in an attack that left about 1,200 people dead and took around 250 hostage, unleashing Israel’s brutal war in the Gaza Strip. Harris supports President Biden’s ongoing cease-fire talks, which envision Israel withdrawing from the coastal enclave and a “clear pathway” to the formation of an independent …

Republicans are more likely than Democrats to see Israel as a US ally: AP-NORC poll
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Republicans are more likely than Democrats to see Israel as a US ally: AP-NORC poll

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — After a year of war between Israel and Hamas, U.S. public opinion on the conflict remains polarized, a new survey by the Pearson Institute and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds, with Democrats more likely to be critical of Israel, while Republicans remain more supportive. There are a few points of relative consensus — about …

Biden shares his blunt message to Israel before its 'imminent' ground invasion of Lebanon as U.S. embassy frantically works to get Americans out of Beirut
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden shares his blunt message to Israel before its 'imminent' ground invasion of Lebanon as U.S. embassy frantically works to get Americans out of Beirut

Daily Mail  

President Biden gave an emphatic answer when asked if he was comfortable with Israel’s plan as the U.S. ally masses forces on the border with Lebanon, and it stopped well short of an endorsement. His comments follow reports that Israel is planning a limited ground operation into Lebanon, after a series of withering strikes targeting Hezbollah leadership and weapons, even …

Biden warns of Middle East war and details why he dropped out presidential race
3 months ago

Biden warns of Middle East war and details why he dropped out presidential race

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As he touted his administration’s work to bring “a greater measure of peace and …

Opinion: A debate tip for the candidates — there’s a correct answer on weapons to Israel
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: A debate tip for the candidates — there’s a correct answer on weapons to Israel

LA Times  

In Kamala Harris’ first major interview as a presidential candidate, she was asked whether she would stop weapons from going to Israel because of the extreme harm they’ve caused Palestinian civilians. Surely Harris and Trump will be asked about Israel and weapons again at the debate on Tuesday, especially given the reports of Hamas’ horrific killing of six hostages last …

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