Biden Says 'No Shift' in Commitment While Democrats Grow More Skeptical of Israel
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On Friday, President Biden said there is “no shift” in his commitment to the security of Israel. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden’s carefully worded statement supporting a cease-fire between Israelis and Palestinians followed a drumbeat of calls from Democratic lawmakers across the ideological spectrum, right-leaning articles highlight that Representative Ilhan Omar said she is happy a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas was agreed but insists there needs to be “accountability for every war crime committed.”
A left-leaning article by The New York Times highlights that Biden’s carefully worded statement supporting a cease-fire between Israelis and Palestinians followed a drumbeat of calls from Democratic lawmakers across the ideological spectrum for his administration to speak out against the escalation of violence. The push is strongest from the energized progressive wing of the party.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that Biden reiterated his support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) confronted Biden earlier this week for not doing enough to protect Palestinian lives.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Representative Ilhan Omar said she is happy a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas was agreed but insists there needs to be “accountability for every war crime committed.” Her reaction is one of several comments from Congress members after Israel announced it agreed to a cease-fire.