U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is arriving in Israel and the Middle East amidst political tension between Benny Gantz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Biden administration is suspected of backing a 'color revolution' to oust Netanyahu. Blinken is pushing for a U.S. proposal for a hostage deal with Hamas, despite Israel's skepticism.
Key Points
Political cooperation between Gantz and Biden's administration
Controversy over the U.S. proposal for a hostage deal with Hamas
Tension between Israel and the Biden administration's policies
Pros
Efforts to find a replacement for the Netanyahu government
Push for a broader peace in the region
Cons
Suspected interference in Israeli politics by the Biden administration
Controversy over the proposed hostage deal with Hamas