US President Joe Biden voiced his strongest criticism of Israel since the October 7 Hamas assault, stating that Israel risks losing support due to "indiscriminate bombing" in Gaza. Speaking at a donors' event, Biden emphasized Israel's security relying on the US but noted a decline in global support. He affirmed Israel's right to confront Hamas, although he criticized the bombing methods. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, responding to Biden's remarks, highlighted US support for Israel's ground war and its goal to eliminate Hamas. While Biden has consistently backed Israel publicly, domestic pressure, including from fellow Democrats, urges restraint in the ongoing Gaza offensive. Over 18,400 casualties have been reported since the Hamas attack on October 7.
Key Points:
1. US President Joe Biden strongly criticized Israel, asserting that the indiscriminate bombing of the Gaza Strip is causing the nation to lose international support.
2. Speaking at a fundraising event, Biden emphasized that while Israel's security traditionally relies on the US, its current actions are eroding support from the European Union and the global community.
3. Despite the criticism, Biden acknowledged Israel's right to confront Hamas, emphasizing the necessity to address the threat posed by the militant group.
4. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that the US fully supports Israel's ground war and its goal of eliminating Hamas, including rejecting international pressure to halt the conflict.
5. Biden, who has consistently backed Israel, is facing domestic pressure, especially from fellow Democrats, to curb Israel's military offensive in the Hamas-controlled enclave, where over 18,400 people have reportedly died since the Hamas attack on October 7.
(With Agency Inputs)
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