CEO of the American Jewish Committee, Ted Deutsch, wrote on X, “President Biden should not take steps that could impair Israel’s ability to prevent Hamas from attacking it again and again."
Shortly after, Israeli figures took to X, responding to the minister's comments.
Biden accuses Israel of killing civilians • UNGA expected to upgrade Palestinian status • Israel strikes south of Damascus
The Republican leaders noted that while the assistance funded by the supplemental appropriations bill will not be impacted, security assistance to Israel is an urgent priority with no delay.
Biden told CNN that civilians have been killed in Gaza as a consequence of US bombs and other ways Israel goes after population centers.
The president’s empathy was not reserved only for the Jews but also for the Jewish state, which he said saw the “ancient hatred of Jews” reenacted with horrific savagery on October 7.
Renewed Israeli threat in Rafah gives leverage to Sinwar. If he rejects the agreement, Biden won't stop Israeli action, Qatar may expel Hamas leaders.
White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden welcomed peaceful protests on campuses and elsewhere, but would continue to condemn hate speech, antisemitism or violence.
Though these days of remembrance fall on difficult times, Biden said, Americans must never rest. They must rise against hate.
“Americans want the war to end, and we want to win the war. And I hope that those two things can converge,” the Israeli official said.
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