President Joe Biden, reportedly “shaken” by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza that killed seven food aid workers, has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for significant tactical changes in his conflict with Hamas. This comes amidst growing frustration as Netanyahu’s government has reportedly turned away humanitarian aid and continued to target civilian areas in Rafah.
Biden’s call for an “immediate cease-fire” and specific, concrete steps to address civilian harm and humanitarian suffering marks a potential shift in U.S. policy towards Gaza. This comes as some of Biden’s Democratic allies call for new conditions on American military aid to Israel.
The situation in Gaza, described as a “famine” by White House national security communications adviser John Kirby, has led to calls for Biden to exert more influence over Netanyahu. This includes potential threats of withholding military aid.
Delaware Democratic Sen. Chris Coons, a key Biden ally, has joined calls for new restrictions on U.S. military aid to Israel. This marks a significant shift for Coons, who has been a strong supporter of Israel throughout his time in Congress.
Biden is under increasing domestic pressure to push for a less brutal approach to the conflict in Gaza and to allow more humanitarian aid into the region.
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