Staff Reports
During Thursday’s White House press briefing, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby issued a stern warning to Israel, insinuating that President Joe Biden was considering changing the way the U.S. supports the long-time ally. Kirby’s remarks sent shockwaves through the conservative community, with many questioning Biden’s commitment to Israel’s security.
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In a phone call earlier that day, Biden pressured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to an “immediate ceasefire,” a move that has sparked outrage among conservatives who argue that such a concession would only embolden the terrorist group Hamas, which has been holding American hostages in the Gaza Strip.
The call readout provided by the White House revealed President Biden’s demands for Israel to take specific, concrete, and measurable steps to address civilian harm and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. This shift in the U.S.’s stance towards Israel has raised concerns about the Biden administration’s wavering support for the longstanding ally.
Critics, including national security experts and former government officials, are lambasting the administration for what they perceive as a capitulation to the Iranian-backed terrorist regime. They argue that pressuring Israel to agree to an immediate ceasefire would only allow Hamas to regain control of key areas in Gaza, jeopardizing Israeli security.
Even Democratic Senator John Fetterman voiced his opposition, stating that Israel should not be subjected to any conditions in its fight against Hamas. The growing backlash against Biden’s approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict reflects the deep-seated concerns within the conservative community about the administration’s handling of the situation.
