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The Times of Israel Daily Briefing
Day 404 – With Biden's term nearly up, US retires threatened embargo
Nov 13, 2024
Haviv Rettig Gur, a senior analyst at The Times of Israel, shares insights on U.S.-Israel relations as Biden continues weapon shipments amid Gaza's humanitarian crisis. He discusses Trump's expected foreign policy shift with Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel and how it might impact ongoing conflicts. The podcast also examines Hamas's control over Gaza, obstructing aid efforts, and the need for leadership changes. Gur reflects on political tensions in Israel, particularly regarding annexation and recent events in communities impacted by Hamas.
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- The U.S. acknowledges Israel's partial progress in humanitarian concerns for Gaza, yet highlights significant compliance shortcomings that remain unresolved.
- Trump's cabinet appointments indicate a potential shift towards more aggressive U.S. support for Israel amidst the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
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U.S. Response to Israel's Humanitarian Efforts
The U.S. State Department indicated that while Israel made some progress in addressing humanitarian concerns in Gaza, it did not fully comply with all U.S. demands laid out in an October letter. This letter, signed by top officials, warned of potential restrictions on weapons transfers if Israel did not facilitate increased humanitarian aid delivery. Despite some initiatives, such as opening new aid routes and humanitarian pauses, the reality remains that much aid is not reaching those in need due to internal distribution challenges and the actions of groups like Hamas. The Biden administration faced criticism for not enforcing stricter measures, reflecting the complexity of balancing support for Israel while addressing humanitarian crises in Gaza.
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