President Biden told onlookers at a campaign event Monday that he was “quietly” pushing Israel to “get out of Gaza” — making the revelation just days after Israeli authorities moved to reduce troop levels in the Palestinian territories.
“I understand their interest and I have been quietly working with the Israeli government to get them to significantly reduce and withdraw from Gaza – and I am using everything I can to do that,” the 81-year-old president said. after anti-Israel protesters disrupted his event at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC.
White House officials, including Biden himself, have supported an Israeli invasion to remove the Hamas terrorist group from power after the Oct. 7 surprise attack on Israel that killed about 1,200 people, including at least 39 Americans.
Last week, the Israeli government began withdrawing thousands of troops from the northern part of the Gaza Strip after largely defeating Hamas in Gaza City. Hamas still controls most of central and southern Gaza.
Refugees are not allowed to leave the densely populated region of more than 2 million people and the Biden administration has previously emphasized US efforts to provide humanitarian aid while calling on Israel to avoid civilian casualties.
Biden said he was working with the Israeli government to withdraw from Gaza. AFP via Getty Images “I understand their interest and I have been quietly working with the Israeli government to help them reduce and significantly withdraw from Gaza,” Biden said. AP
Biden’s remarks on Monday came after months of mass protests against him and a campaign by Muslim Americans to oppose his re-election — including a raucous rally on Nov. 4 outside the White House where protesters chanted “Genocide Joe!” and a red handprint on the front gate.
Polls show young voters, Arab Americans and Muslim Americans — voter groups traditionally Democratic — strongly oppose Biden’s pro-Israel stance.
In public statements, Biden’s subordinates to this day continue to voice support for Israel’s invasion of Gaza.
Biden and his officials fully support the Israeli invasion of Gaza. REUTERS Polls show young voters, Arab Americans and Muslim Americans — voter groups traditionally Democratic — strongly oppose Biden’s pro-Israel stance. AFP via Getty Images
At a White House press briefing last week, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Israel appeared on track to defeat Hamas militarily when a reporter asked him, “Does the US believe the elimination of Hamas … is an achievable goal?” “We believe that it is absolutely an achievable goal for the Israeli military to degrade and defeat Hamas’ ability to carry out attacks inside Israel,” Kirby replied, then added: “It can be done militarily.”
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