As US President Joe Biden navigates the crisis in Gaza, largely sticking to US's playbook, some progressive Democrats are pushing for him to be more assertive with Israel.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With his muted response to the Gaza conflict, President Joe Biden is largely sticking to a time-worn U.S. playbook despite pressure from progressive Democrats for a tougher line toward Israel and from America’s allies for a more active role to end the violence.
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks after touring Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S., May 18, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis
By citing Israel’s right to defend itself against a rocket barrage from the Hamas-ruled enclave and only nudging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toward a ceasefire, Biden has effectively given Israeli forces more time to press their offensive against Palestinian militants there.
Biden sticks to Israel-Gaza playbook, irking progressives and allies
Despite pressure from Democrats for a tougher line toward Israel and a more active role to end the violence
Reuters
May 19, 2021
WASHINGTON:
With his muted response to the Gaza conflict, President Joe Biden is largely sticking to a time-worn US playbook despite pressure from progressive Democrats for a tougher line toward Israel and from America’s allies for a more active role to end the violence.
By citing Israel’s right to defend itself against a rocket barrage from the Hamas-ruled enclave and only nudging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toward a ceasefire, Biden has effectively given Israeli forces more time to press their offensive against Palestinian militants there.
Biden Sticks to Israel-Gaza Playbook, Irking Progressives and Allies
The Biden government remains diplomatic in its dealing with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, by not directly calling for a ceasefire and merely suggesting it. He is garnering criticism from progressive democrats for the same.
US President Joe Biden. Photo: Reuters
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Washington: With his muted response to the Gaza conflict, President Joe Biden is largely sticking to a time-worn USÂ playbook despite pressure from progressive Democrats for a tougher line toward Israel and from Americaâs allies for a more active role to end the violence.
By citing Israelâs right to defend itself against a rocket barrage from the Hamas-ruled enclave and only nudging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toward a ceasefire, Biden has effectively given Israeli forces more time to press their offensive against Palestinian militants there.
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