Mounting pressure on Biden after US soldiers killed, Americans hesitant to fight climate change, accusations against UN employees for attack on Israel, aftermath of drone attack, challenges of fighting climate change, controversy surrounding Sintagaza UN agency.
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Pressure mounts on President Biden to respond to the killing of three US soldiers by Iran-backed militants, with concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East.
New polling shows a significant portion of Americans, particularly Republicans, are unwilling to contribute financially to combat climate change, posing a challenge for Democrats prioritizing the issue in their policies.
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Mounting Pressure on President Biden to Respond to US Soldiers' Killing
President Biden is facing increasing pressure to take action in response to the killing of three US soldiers by Iran-backed militants. Iran has been accused of supporting these groups and allowing them to carry out attacks. The Pentagon is considering various options, including targeted strikes on the militia responsible or even direct strikes on Iranian forces. The concern is that any response could further escalate tensions in the already volatile Middle East region.
Polling Shows Republicans Have Advantage on Climate Change
Despite climate change being a prominent issue for Democrats, new polling suggests that Republicans have an advantage on the topic. The survey shows that a significant portion of Americans are not willing to contribute financially to combat climate change, with 42% stating they would not give any money and 16% capping their donation at $1-10. Respondents also expressed concerns about cost increases associated with green energy standards. This poses a challenge for Democrats who heavily prioritize climate change in their policies.
UN Agency Under Fire for Ties to Terrorism
The UN agency responsible for international aid in Gaza, known as UNRA, is facing criticism after a dozen of its workers were found to be linked to the October 7th terror attack on Israel. Israeli intelligence revealed that around 10% of UNRA workers in Gaza have ties to terrorist groups, and around 23% of male employees have ties to Hamas. As a result, several countries, including the US and European nations, have suspended their aid to the agency. Calls to defund UNRA have intensified as Israeli officials demand stronger actions against the agency's ties to terrorism.
Pressure mounts for the Biden Administration to retaliate after 3 U.S. soldiers are killed, a new poll shows 42% of Americans don’t plan to financially fight climate change, and several U.N. employees are accused of playing a role in the October 7th attack on Israel. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.