One Thing: The Israeli Prime Minister and a High-Stakes DC Visit
Jul 21, 2024
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CNN Jerusalem correspondent Jeremy Diamond discusses Israeli Prime Minister's upcoming visit to Congress amidst escalating violence in Gaza, Biden's handling of the visit, and the strained US-Israel relationship dynamics. Topics include ceasefire talks, civilian casualties, and political strategies.
Israeli Prime Minister's visit to Washington reveals strained U.S.-Israeli relations amid Gaza conflict handling.
Ceasefire talks progress amid concerns over rising death toll and civilian casualties in Gaza war.
Deep dives
Agony of Israeli Hostage's Parents
The parents of American citizen and Israeli hostage, Omer Nutra, shared their anguish over his 280 days in captivity in Gaza at the Republican National Convention. Facing uncertainties each day about his well-being, the crowd led a chant urging to 'Bring them home.' Despite strong Republican support for Israel, differing receptions are anticipated for the upcoming visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington. The situation is complex, with ongoing discussions regarding a ceasefire and the challenging dynamics between political leaders.
Recent Gaza War Developments
Recent events in the Gaza war underscore the high toll, with over 38,000 deaths reported, excluding those still trapped under rubble. Lethal strikes in Han Yunus raised concerns, including civilian casualties like 13-year-old Hamid, invoking tragic scenes. Ceasefire talks have progressed from a deadlock to detailed negotiations, amid pressures faced by leaders on various fronts, questioning the commitment to reaching a resolution in the conflict.
Biden and Netanyahu Relations
Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Washington coincides with strained relationships between Israeli and U.S. leaders, particularly evident in the context of Gaza conflict handling. President Biden's delicate balancing act involves managing the political fallout of supporting Israel amid mounting pressure to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The diverging approaches to the conflict further complicate the dynamics, requiring nuanced responses from both leaders to navigate the complex diplomatic landscape.
Israeli Prime Minister is scheduled to address a joint meeting of Congress this week after accepting a bipartisan invitation from Congressional leaders. His visit comes as the Palestinian death toll in Gaza climbs past 38,000 and ceasefire and hostage release talks continue to flounder. In this episode, we look at Netanyahu’s messaging and how President Joe Biden will handle the visit as he continues to hear calls from to step aside as the Democratic nominee.
Guest: Jeremy Diamond, CNN Jerusalem Correspondent