White House officials Actively lobbied for a six-week cessation of fighting To free the hostages and get more aid to Gaza. Biden and Vice President Harris have in recent days called for an “immediate” ceasefire and blamed the terrorist group Hamas. Rule Gaza and accept terms.
But there are also clear signs Conflict between the White House and IsraelPrime Minister Harris on Sunday characterized the situation as a “humanitarian catastrophe,” especially when it comes to receiving more aid to the enclave.
“The Israeli government needs to do more to significantly increase aid flows. don’t make excuses” Harris said Sunday in comments from Selma, Alabama.
“They must cross new borders. They must not impose unnecessary restrictions on the delivery of aid. They must ensure that humanitarian workers, sites and convoys are not targeted. And we must work to restore basic services and promote order in Gaza so that more food, water and fuel reaches those who need it.”
Harris’ remarks put the vice president on the front lines. Issues Biden is struggling with politicallyas a result, he lost support from progressives and other segments of the Democratic Party.
Harris also spoke on Monday with Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war cabinet and a political opponent of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Discuss efforts to secure a ceasefire.
Gantz was also scheduled to meet with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and national security adviser Jake Sullivan, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly did not give permission.
Michigan voters send in Biden, increasing urgency for truce Last week’s clear message of dissatisfactionmore than 100,000 voters voted “irresponsible” to protest his pro-Israel stance.
Similar efforts to cast protest votes against Biden are underway in Super Tuesday states such as Minnesota, Colorado and North Carolina.
Public support for Israel is wavering This trend has been especially evident since the war began, especially among young Americans, who will be key to the Biden coalition heading into November.a gallup poll A paper released Monday found that 58% of Americans have at least a “mostly favorable” view of Israel, down 10 percentage points from a year ago. Among Americans ages 18 to 34, Israel’s favorability rating has fallen by 26 percentage points.
Read the full report at TheHill.com.
