1. Biden's Israel Blunder.
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DEMOCRATS (United States) , *PRESIDENTS of the United States , *COALITION governments , *SWING states (United States politics) ,ISRAEL-United States relations - Abstract
President Biden's recent remarks about withholding shipments of certain bombs to Israel if they carried out an operation in Gaza were seen as a political and strategic blunder. While American presidents often pressure allies to align with US interests, going public with such pressure sends a message. Biden's intention may have been to bolster his standing at home and appease Arab-American voters, but it could backfire as support for Israel remains high among most Americans. Additionally, Biden's military planning instincts have been criticized in the past, and Israel must also think strategically in its actions. The war in Gaza has become a contentious issue on the world stage, with Israel being portrayed negatively. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024