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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 how President Biden's history with Israel is shaping current U.S. policy. The podcast explores the breakdown of the Israel-Hamas truce, the challenge of civilian casualties, the toll of Israeli attacks, challenges in building Arab-Israeli relations, and the limits of Biden's support for Israel.
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  • The escalating civilian toll in the Israel-Palestine conflict challenges the US' unconditional support for Israel.
  • Shifting domestic politics and public opinion may influence future US policy towards Israel.

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Collapsing truce and relentless bombing in Gaza

The temporary truce between Israel and Hamas has collapsed, resulting in relentless bombing in southern Gaza. Health officials report numerous Palestinian casualties, including deaths and injuries, as the fighting resumed. Concerns grow over the impact of intense attacks on Gaza's children, with UNICEF spokesperson James Elder describing the horrors they face.

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