2023-11-30 19:48:24
The administration of US President Joe Biden is facing mounting internal opposition due to its support for the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, according to what NBC reported, citing American officials on Thursday.
The American network added that the scope of this opposition is exceptional and has not occurred in previous administrations, pointing out that there is a widespread belief among State Department employees that America’s assistance to Israel must be subject to restrictions.
NBC quoted a US State Department official as saying that there is a feeling that Israel should not be able to escape punishment. He added, “As soon as the pictures of Gaza appeared and the number of civilian deaths increased, we learned of the munitions used, in what appears to be a reference to the American munitions that were used.” Israel in its war on the Gaza Strip.
The US State Department official confirmed, “Messages from our diplomats in the Middle East warn that our reputation is being severely damaged due to our supportive approach to Israel.”
In mid-November, the Wall Street Journal said that President Biden is facing a “rebellion” from some deep state circles opposing his support for Israel in its war against the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas).
The newspaper stated – in an editorial – that news reports indicate that at least 500 appointees and employees from 40 agencies – including the National Security Council and the Department of Justice – sent a letter to Biden asking him to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and “de-escalation.” Between Israel and Hamas.
The Washington Post also quoted American officials earlier, saying that 20 White House employees requested a meeting with President Biden’s senior advisors for a discussion to find out the US administration’s strategy to reduce the number of civilian deaths in Gaza, the message that Washington plans to send regarding the conflict, and its vision for the aftermath. the war.
Biden had confirmed more than once his willingness to send more military resources to Israel, saying that Washington stands by Israel and supports it, and is ready to meet all of Tel Aviv’s needs necessary to “defend itself,” as he put it, including providing ammunition and missiles for Iron Dome.
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