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One Thing: Inside Biden’s Israel Balancing Act
Nov 5, 2023
CNN Anchor, Phil Mattingly, discusses President Biden's balancing act between humanitarian concerns and fears of a wider war in Israel. Topics include US support for Israel, recent developments in the conflict, domestic political concerns, and the challenges of balancing anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.
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- The surge in anti-Semitic incidents in the US highlights the need for President Biden to publicly pressure Israel to pause the fighting and address humanitarian concerns.
- The Biden administration faces the challenge of balancing support for Israel with the need to maintain dialogue with Muslim advocacy groups and prevent regional escalation.
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Increased Anti-Semitic Incidents in the US
The war in Israel has led to a surge in anti-Semitic incidents in the US, with reports increasing nearly 400 percent since the attacks on Israel by Hamas. Jews, Palestinians, and Muslims in the US are feeling scared and tensions are rising on college campuses. Some anger is directed towards the White House, with calls for President Biden to publicly pressure Israel to pause the fighting.
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