Consider This from NPR cover image

Consider This from NPR

Is Biden's Unconditional Support Of Israel Nearing Its Limit?

Dec 4, 2023
Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent for the New York Times, discusses the implications of President Biden's support for Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. They explore the breakdown of the temporary truce, the U.S.-Israel relationship, the impact of Arab-Israel agreements, and the challenges Biden faces in maintaining his unwavering support for Israel.
12:46

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • The United States' traditional unconditional support for Israel is facing growing criticism as civilian casualties rise in the Gaza conflict.
  • The conflict between Israel and Hamas poses a challenge for the US to align its interests with the extensive destruction required for Israel's goal of eradicating Hamas in Gaza, risking wider regional conflicts and impacting US relations with Arab nations.

Deep dives

Escalating Violence in Gaza

The temporary truce between Israel and Hamas has collapsed, leading to relentless bombings in southern Gaza. Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed and hundreds more wounded as fighting resumed. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) expressed concern over the impact of intense attacks on Gaza's children.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode