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What Really Matters with Walter Russell Mead

Did Biden Just Abandon Israel?

May 10, 2024
Discussions on Biden potentially withholding offensive weapons from Israel, challenges in spending his huge bills, the faltering criminal cases against Trump, the global fertility crisis, and tips on navigating election coverage
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  • President Biden threatens to withhold offensive weapons from Israel if they target population centers, potentially impacting their invasion plans.
  • President Biden's $1.6 trillion spending bills face slow implementation due to bureaucratic hurdles and controversial requirements, hindering desired outcomes.

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President Biden's stance on weapons supply to Israel

President Biden has communicated his intention to withhold weapons from Israel should they proceed with their invasion of Rafa Hamas's stronghold in Gaza. While pledging to continue sending defensive weapons, Biden specified that certain historically used weapons would not be supplied if Israel targets population centers. However, there are indications that Israel might already possess what is needed for their planned operations, potentially making Biden's statement less impactful than intended.

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