when we see the democratic party split right in the centre. in the centre on the issue of isreal and the palestinians. democratic disapproval of israel's actions has risen. now the same kind of opinion polls is indicated on the republican side, with parallel sympathy of palestinians. there are significant numbers of very pro—israel democrats. that's what makes the politics of this issue very difficult for president biden. he hasn't really satisfied anyone in his own party. we saw almost 40 democrats voted against this aid to israel. is there any sort of concern here for the white house when it comes to what the us's foes may be thinking as they are watching this battle out? yes, i think there is. there is clearly a concern that the polarisation here in the united states affecting