Former Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau criticized President Biden for not changing his Israel policy, stating it makes him appear weak. The Biden administration is under pressure from the progressive wing of the Democratic Party due to its continued support for Israel amidst the rising death toll in Gaza during Israel's military operation against Hamas.
Israel faced international backlash after an airstrike killed 7 aid workers from the World Central Kitchen. The Israeli military admitted to the mistake, apologized, and pledged to investigate the incident.
Favreau expressed his disappointment in Biden for maintaining his stance on Israel despite reportedly being upset about the deadly strike. He emphasized the need for Biden to use leverage to prevent further harm to innocent civilians in Gaza.
Responding to critics who accused him of being performative, Favreau defended his position, highlighting his support for Biden while disagreeing with his Israel policy. He stressed that it is possible to back a politician while opposing specific policies.
Biden publicly condemned the airstrike that killed the aid workers, expressing his outrage and sorrow over the tragic incident. He acknowledged the bravery and selflessness of the humanitarian workers.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas could impact Biden's reelection prospects, with the pro-Palestinian faction of the Democratic base threatening not to support him in key swing states like Michigan in the upcoming November elections.
