Political News: President Biden's Fitness, Poll Results, and Gaza Conflict

President Biden's fitness for office questioned after a stumble in a news conference. Poll shows race for presidency remains unchanged. Palestinians return to find homes devastated in Gaza City. US resumes weapon shipments to Israel amid conflict.

Resumption of Weapon Shipments to Israel by Biden Administration

The Biden administration is resuming the shipment of weapons to Israel, including 500-pound bombs that were previously suspended due to concerns over civilian casualties in Gaza. Heavier bombs are still on hold, leading to ongoing negotiations between Israel and the US.

Israel-Palestine Conflict

A U.S. State Department report suggests Israel might have violated international humanitarian law in Gaza, but stops short of definitive conclusions. The report also questions Israel's handling of humanitarian aid in the region. The Biden administration has withheld a weapons shipment to Israel and raised concerns about civilian casualties in the conflict.

U.S.-Israel Relations and Biden Administration's Stance on Weapon Shipments

Sen. Rick Scott expresses concerns about Biden administration not providing enough support to Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vows to stand alone to defeat Hamas if necessary. Biden threatens to withhold weapon shipments to Israel if they invade Rafah. Criticism arises due to the pause of weapons shipment and comparison of Hamas to Nazis.

U.S.-Israel Relations and Biden Administration's Weapon Shipments

Breitbart News questioned Israeli government spokesman Avi Hyman about U.S. President Joe Biden's threat to stop weapons shipments to Israel, wondering if it met the dictionary definition of 'treachery.' Biden's administration withheld bombs to deter Israel from attacking Hamas in Rafah. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin confirmed the reports and Biden expanded the threat to include artillery rounds.