In a critical pivot, President Biden's National Security Advisor undertook a landmark meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank. The meeting comes after hours of intense deliberations with high-profile Israeli officials regarding the escalating conflict against Hamas terrorists. The growing divide between U.S. and Israel signals a shift in international relations.
The divide between President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu on the future course of the conflict was evident. The National Security Advisor enlightened the public saying that despite the visible differences, they are still trying to align on multiple issues. The significant disagreements emerged on determining the exact timing of shifting the conflict from an intense to a lesser phase, civilian casualties in Gaza, and the future course once Hamas is eradicated from Gaza.
