Biden's administration is facing a difficult paradox: while the president publicly champions a ceasefire in Gaza, he continues to approve unprecedented arms transfers to Israel, including $20 billion in new weapons sales. This highlights not only a significant contradiction in US foreign policy but also raises concerns about the effectiveness of diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the escalating conflict. By continuously supporting Israel militarily while advocating for peace, Biden's actions appear to undermine his broader diplomatic initiatives.
Despite being publicly frustrated with Netanyahu's intransigence, Biden has refrained from imposing any tangible consequences for Israel's actions. Strategic withholding of military support or damaging political maneuvers at the UN could pressure Netanyahu into taking negotiations more seriously. However, Biden's decision to sustain wide-ranging arms deals points to a reluctance to genuinely confront Israel’s leadership, raising questions about the integrity and consistency of US foreign policy regarding Middle Eastern conflicts.
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