With First time since it exploded Crisis in Gaza For Israel’s military and siege response to the Hamas attacks on October 7, president of the United States, Joe Biden, showed this wednesday public A. Support for “humanitarian pause”It’s an idea that representatives of his administration supported last week.
“According to me we need a break“Biden said after I waswas disrupted at an election event in Minneapolis for a while the rabbi who urged him to call for a truce.. The rabbi, who was protesting as part of the group Jewish Voices for Peace, identified herself as Jessica Rosenberg and was booed by some of those present and escorted from the room by security guards.
Subtle but not fundamental change
Biden’s words represent something A subtle but non-fundamental change in public discourse It is still under the control of the president, who does not support the ceasefire but increasingly and as the humanitarian crisis worsens. greater pressure from human rights organizations and activistsother global leaders and inside voices own party. And there is no sign of any change in White House policy, where Biden continues to insist on Israel’s right to defend itself.
In his response to the rabbi’s interruption, the president only assured “a pause.” would give time to get the prisoners outRegarding ” 239 hostages Those held hostage by Hamas.
“I am the man who convinced Bibi (Benjamin Netanyahu) to ask for a ceasefire to release prisoners,” Biden said. “I’m the guy who talked to Sisi (Egyptian leader Abdelfettá el Sisi) to persuade him to open the door.” Transition to shelfwhere hesitant entry of humanitarian aid to the Strip and separation of strangers and wounded.
“I understand feelingsthis is mineIncredibly complicated for Israelis and the Arab world Also, “Biden “from the beginning” two state solution” he said and emphasized that Hamas is a “terrorist organization”.