Tag: President Joe Biden

Ceasefire talks in Gaza have been stalled despite a three-step proposal by President Biden that Hamas seems receptive to, with Israel expressing doubts.
The article discusses the recent IDF rescue of hostages from Hamas captivity and emphasizes the importance of pursuing negotiations to release all hostages, end bloodshed, and enhance Israeli and Palestinian security.
During New York's annual Israel Parade, the traditional festive atmosphere was replaced by chants of "Bring them home" in a show of solidarity for hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
President Biden's recent decision to block some weapons shipments to Israel is not unprecedented, as five of his predecessors had also withheld arms from Israel in the past.
Senator Chris Coons defended President Joe Biden's warning to withhold offensive weapons from Israel if they launch a full-scale assault on Rafah.
Twenty-six House Democrats have expressed concern over President Biden's suspension of weapon shipments to Israel, requesting a briefing on the decision which they fear sends the wrong message to Hamas and other terrorists.
The College Democrats of America faced internal strife over handling antisemitism amid campus protests, causing conflict with the Jewish caucus leaders who accused the organization of neglecting antisemitism to push an anti-Israel agenda.
Amidst internal meetings at the State Department, concerns have been raised about U.S. policy towards Israel and Gaza, with some employees advocating for harsher actions against Israel.
A bipartisan bill is gaining support in Congress to establish a national coordinator to combat antisemitism in the United States, aligning with President Biden's strategy announced last year to address antisemitism.
Sen. John Fetterman criticized President Biden for not supporting Israel in the face of Iran's recent attack, emphasizing the need to stand firmly with Israel due to their shared enemy in Iran.
Iran's attack on Israel drew the United States and Israel closer together after weeks of tension due to Israel's conflict with Hamas.
Iran's attack on Israel with over 300 missiles and drones elicited a range of reactions from various individuals and organizations.
The article discusses the strained U.S.-Israeli relations due to disagreements over the Gaza conflict but suggests that Iran's threats against Israel might actually strengthen the U.S.' commitment to Israel's security.
The recent Israeli strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza, including staff from World Central Kitchen, has prompted Israeli leaders to express deep regret and implement policy changes to better protect humanitarian workers, following international outcry and pressure, including from President Joe Biden.
A pro-Palestinian protest campaign in Wisconsin's Democratic primary garnered over 47,000 uninstructed votes, surpassing its goal of 20,000 votes.
The Biden administration has expanded its list of West Bank settlers facing U.S. sanctions, adding two settlement outposts along with individuals accused of instigating violence against Palestinians.
A ship carrying food aid is set to arrive in Gaza, complementing ongoing airdrops following President Biden's announcement of establishing a temporary pier to facilitate aid entry into Gaza.
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu engaged in a heated exchange of criticisms, with Biden accusing Netanyahu of harming Israel with his Gaza actions, and Netanyahu defending his policies including opposition to a Palestinian state.
Recently freed Israeli hostage Mia Schem has been invited to attend President Joe Biden's State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., along with other families of hostages as part of ongoing negotiations for their release.
In Michigan's presidential primary, a significant protest vote of over 13% of Democrats marked themselves as uncommitted to express frustration with President Joe Biden's stance on the Israel-Hamas war.
President Joe Biden has historically supported Israel but is now proposing a resolution that goes against Israel's war aims, potentially defying Israel publicly in wartime for the first time in decades.
A growing faction of Republicans, aligned with Donald Trump, are opposing additional foreign aid to Israel, which has traditionally been supported by pro-Israel activists.
Rabbi Arik Ascherman, an American-born rabbi and left-wing human rights activist, has been indicted for obstructing soldiers in the West Bank.
A standalone bill providing emergency assistance to Israel failed to pass in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The article discusses a recent conference in Israel that promoted the return of Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and northern Samaria as a solution to the ongoing conflict.