“Douchebag”. That’s the term US President Joe Bidento apply israeli prime minister, Benjamin NetanyahuThat’s according to information released by NBC on Monday, citing anonymous sources familiar with Biden’s comments. HE pseudo satiety ‘As The Washington Post reported this Sunday, the American president’s rise with Bibi, although there are no such clear details, still doesn’t mean a change in support policy Unwavering support for Israel from the White House.
Information from both media outlets shows Biden increasingly frustrated Because of the way Israel executes Military operation in Gazawhere are they anyway more than 28,000 deaths and where are you preparing to start? ground attack in Refah Washington administration rejects unless it gives a guarantee Safe evacuation of 1.3 million Palestinians There are those who are there, most of them are displaced.
According to the call from the White House, Biden reminded Netanyahu of this rejection in a 45-minute phone call on Sunday. of all hostagesIt called for “immediate and specific steps to be taken to increase the number of attacks that Hamas maintains”. humanitarian aid to innocent Palestinian civilians.
Biden will become increasingly dissatisfied with the decision, according to sources consulted by NBC who spoke on condition of anonymity. Closing Netanyahu on the idea of searching for something long term solution or take into account the suggestions change military tactics or chase stop the fire. He spoke more dismissively of the Israeli leader in interviews with donors to his re-election campaign, using ideas such as: ““It’s a pain in my ass” why “We make life impossible”. He also expressed the opinion that Netanyahu wanted Extend the race to stay in power.
a feeling of insignificance
This disappointment, and even Biden’s public statement last Thursday, which called the response in Gaza “extreme” for the first time, does not change Washington’s policy in any way. military, economic and public support despite insults Netanyahu or his public statements Immediate rejection of offers made by the Americans. And Ben Rhodes, an advisor to Barack Obama, summed up the current virtual insignificance of Biden’s apparent growing frustration in comments to the ‘Post.’
“As long as you give unconditional support to Netanyahu’s military operation in Gaza “It doesn’t matter how loud you turn your comments up.”Rhodes was recalled. “Basically you need to decide: “I’m not giving a blank check to support Bibi.”.
This check is valid for now and is unconditional. Inside Senate Progress continues to approve the bill $17 billion More aid to Israel is what Biden is demanding (although the bill’s future in the Lower House is in doubt once it is approved in the Senate). And although, according to leaks in recent weeks, the Administration is exploring and discussing options such as: Slow or delay gun sales He is pressuring Israel to change tactics in Gaza and is preparing drafts together with Israel. Option to recognize the state of Palestine Nothing has changed in the Oval Office as we try to push for a two-state solution.
According to the ‘Post’, although the president is publicly closer to Netayanhu than at any time since this latest conflict began to break out, and although NBC thinks “a turning point” is likely approaching, the media says he is “slowly” aggressively approaching that possibility to bring him closer to the public criticizes in front of him. And Biden stayed reluctant to even openly question a sitting prime ministerand even more so in times of war, which he thinks could be counterproductive.
election impact
Biden’s stance of support for Israel is taking hold in the United States as he becomes fully involved in his re-election campaign. President faces anger from voters as well as gaping holes within the Democratic Party Arab Americans And MuslimsThis will be vital in a key state like Michigan, for example. He is also seeing his voter support dwindle. youth And blackVital to the coalition of voters that helped him win in 2020 donald trumpHe will almost certainly be his opponent again in November.