So far, US President Joe Biden has favored Israel, despite growing international outrage and rejection of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza brought on by Israel’s aggressive military response to the Hamas attacks on October 7 and domestic criticism at home. to transfer Special with Benjamin Netanyahu warnings or inconsistencies. This Tuesday and the one he represents The most critical message to the Israeli leader made public so far“Bibi has a difficult decision to make,” Biden said.commutative”.
American leader was speaking Meeting with Democratic donors According to the information provided by various media outlets regarding that meeting and the ‘pool’ of journalists following the president, Biden called Netanyahu “friend” and assured that the United States would continue to exist “unwavering” support To ensure the elimination of Hamas. But it also reminded me of Tel Aviv. The most conservative government in history And “He doesn’t want anything close to a two-state solution.” he warned and “They’re starting to lose support” for military campaign and “makes it very difficult for the world” to continue supporting that operation.
“I think (Netanyahu)He needs to change and the government in Israel is making it very difficult for him to move“According to the text of his remarks from the ‘pool’, Biden said this.
Increasingly visible differences
The president’s message came hours after Netanyahu acknowledged that he maintained his stance. “conflict” with Biden The future of the Gaza Strip A future that Americans believe is revitalized once the conflict is over Palestinian National Authority, It is an idea that Netanyahu and his government reject.
It also comes at a time when senior officials in the Biden Administration, and particularly Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, have issued a public warning in recent days. The “divorce” between reality on the groundwith More than 18,000 dead in Gaza, And Israel’s promises to be doing everything possible reduce civilian casualties and suffering in conflict.
Biden’s words are seen as a sign of a situation possible return to toneMaybe it was forced due to circumstances. USA is not alone is becoming increasingly isolated in the international community by offering unconditional support to Israel despite the humanitarian tragedy of its aggressive military and siege operation. The American president is watching too Erode support in your own party and between it and some segments of the public potential voter. And anger among many progressive voters, especially young people and minorities, He capsized the coalition with which he reached the Oval Office in 2020.
voting at the UN
For now, in all cases and in practice,The alliance with Israel cannot be broken. Weapons and ammunition continue to arrive from Washington, including an emergency sale of nearly 14,000 rounds of tank ammunition. And last Friday, in a vote at the United Nations Security Council, Washington used its veto power to single-handedly block a resolution calling for a ceasefire. This action General AssemblyReactivate this system with 193 countries represented Tuesday A. extraordinary session where to go Debate and vote on a resolution calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities.
Although the initiative, like all actions of the Assembly, not binding nor the means to ensure its implementation (in addition to the fact that Israel, despite having these powers, often ignores the decisions), is expected to receive a ratification. The support of the majority of the international community, As in October, after the Council was blocked four times, that body approved a resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire.
It is also expected that this Tuesday the General Assembly will reject a proposal. change It was decided by washington trying to add something to the text Hamas expresses condemnation of attacks and hostage taking. A similar amendment put forward by Canada in the October decision was also rejected.