President Biden told Netanyahu that he did not propose a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in a recent call.
President Biden and Netanyahu Discuss Israel-Hamas Conflict Amid Calls for Cease-fire
The demand came amid growing international pressure on the U.S. and Israel to support a cease-fire. The battle has killed over 20,000 Palestinians and caused a humanitarian disaster in Gaza.
Biden said he had a long talk with Netanyahu but did not elaborate. Except for eight nations, the worldwide community supported a cease-fire resolution at the UN. After negotiating to weaken Gaza funding, the U.S. abstained from a Security Council vote.
It’s becoming clear that Congress and the public want the Biden administration to rethink its Israel policy. Netanyahu’s Gaza military policy alarmed moderate Democrats, who wrote to the president.
Moderate Democrats Urge Biden to Reevaluate Israel Policy Amid Concerns Over Gaza Offensive
They noted the appalling civilian death toll and humanitarian crises, arguing that these actions harm American interests and Hamas counterterrorism.
Since the battle began in October, political pressure and public backing for Israeli military help have dropped. The Biden administration must manage the conflict’s aftermath and balance international and domestic expectations about its Israel-Hamas policy.
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