July 12, 2024
US President Joe Biden in Washington DC., United States on July 09, 2024.
[Celal Güneş – Anadolu Agency]
President Joe Biden has acknowledged regret over his inability to persuade Israel to alter its course during the ongoing Gaza onslaught, despite months of diplomatic efforts. Speaking at a NATO summit press conference, Biden candidly admitted, “There’s a lot of things in retrospect I wish I had been able to convince the Israelis to do.”
The American leader highlighted several instances where he believes more could have been done, including increasing humanitarian aid access to Gaza, limiting the use of heavy weaponry in populated areas, promoting a more rapid ceasefire and ensuring the success of the emergency port from Cyprus.
Biden specifically mentioned his disappointment regarding the emergency port, which has now been decommissioned after facing numerous challenges. “I’ve been disappointed that the things I put forward have not succeeded as well. Like the port we attached from Cyprus – I was hopeful that would be more successful,” he stated.
Read: FACTBOX – How much has US-built Gaza aid pier helped get aid into Gaza?
The President also criticised the current Israeli administration, describing the war cabinet as “one of the most conservative in the history of Israel”. He emphasised his vision for a post-war Gaza, stressing the importance of a two-state solution and the need to avoid Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip.
Despite Biden’s expressions of regret, critics argue that US policy has consistently provided unwavering support to Israel, even in instances where American-issued red lines have been crossed. The President’s admission comes amidst growing pressure to take a firmer stance on Israel’s offensive in Gaza which has claimed the lives of over 40,000 Palestinians, the overwhelming majority of whom are women and children.
According to the British medical journal, The Lancet, the true death toll in Gaza could reach over 186,000, accounting for eight per cent of Gaza’s population.
Biden reiterated his commitment to securing a ceasefire and bringing an end to Israel’s military aggression, stating, “It’s time to end this war.” However, he faces an uphill battle in balancing diplomatic efforts with long-standing US-Israel relations, all while addressing mounting concerns over his handling of the crisis.
For many critics, Washington’s impotency in reigning in Israel and holding the apartheid state to account is further evidence of the sway that the pro-Israel lobby has in America.
President Joe Biden has acknowledged regret over his inability to persuade Israel to alter its course during the ongoing Gaza onslaught, despite months of diplomatic efforts. Speaking at a NATO summit press conference, Biden candidly admitted, “There’s a lot of things in retrospect I wish I had been able to convince the Israelis to do.”
The American leader highlighted several instances where he believes more could have been done, including increasing humanitarian aid access to Gaza, limiting the use of heavy weaponry in populated areas, promoting a more rapid ceasefire and ensuring the success of the emergency port from Cyprus.
Biden specifically mentioned his disappointment regarding the emergency port, which has now been decommissioned after facing numerous challenges. “I’ve been disappointed that the things I put forward have not succeeded as well. Like the port we attached from Cyprus – I was hopeful that would be more successful,” he stated.
Read: FACTBOX – How much has US-built Gaza aid pier helped get aid into Gaza?
The President also criticised the current Israeli administration, describing the war cabinet as “one of the most conservative in the history of Israel”. He emphasised his vision for a post-war Gaza, stressing the importance of a two-state solution and the need to avoid Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip.
Despite Biden’s expressions of regret, critics argue that US policy has consistently provided unwavering support to Israel, even in instances where American-issued red lines have been crossed. The President’s admission comes amidst growing pressure to take a firmer stance on Israel’s offensive in Gaza which has claimed the lives of over 40,000 Palestinians, the overwhelming majority of whom are women and children.
According to the British medical journal, The Lancet, the true death toll in Gaza could reach over 186,000, accounting for eight per cent of Gaza’s population.
Biden reiterated his commitment to securing a ceasefire and bringing an end to Israel’s military aggression, stating, “It’s time to end this war.” However, he faces an uphill battle in balancing diplomatic efforts with long-standing US-Israel relations, all while addressing mounting concerns over his handling of the crisis.
For many critics, Washington’s impotency in reigning in Israel and holding the apartheid state to account is further evidence of the sway that the pro-Israel lobby has in America.
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