President Biden's stance on Israel and Gaza conflict
President Biden's call for Israel to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza and support a ceasefire drew criticism from both frustrated political allies and opponents, with some saying he did not go far enough and others saying he went too far.
Key Points
- Biden demanded Israel to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza and support a ceasefire
- Pressure from left-wing Democrats for Biden to do more
- Republicans criticizing Biden's change in tactic
- Israel agreed to reopen a major crossing for humanitarian aid after Biden's threat to suspend U.S. military aid
Pros
- Using U.S. aid as leverage to influence Israeli military behavior
- Seeking to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza
Cons
- Criticism from frustrated political allies for not going far enough
- Criticism from opponents for going too far