President Biden’s stance on the Israeli offensive in Gaza
Last week, President Joe Biden denounced the Israeli offensive in Rafah, Gaza, vowing to halt weapons supply if the assault continued. However, despite the seizure of Rafah by Israeli forces, reports indicate a $1bn arms transfer to Israel is in progress. Advocates criticize this contradiction, highlighting the US’s pattern of saying one thing and doing another, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
While Biden’s initial statements raised hopes of US intervention to pressure Israel to cease its actions against Palestinians, recent developments suggest otherwise. The administration’s responses to the situation in Gaza, ceasefire negotiations, violations of international humanitarian law, and the Leahy Law demonstrate a discrepancy between rhetoric and action.
As the conflict persists and civilian casualties rise, the Biden administration faces scrutiny over its unwavering support for Israel and its policies towards addressing the crisis in Gaza.