But when the war raged on for months, with huge civilian casualties in Gaza, the Biden policy started falling apart. Even when Mr. Biden seemed frustrated with Mr. Netanyahu’s intransigence, he signed a Bill offering $17 billion in defence aid to Israel. Mr. Biden’s words and diplomatic efforts for truce are actually not matched by strong actions to pressure Israel. And, by continuing to arm and bankroll Israel’s genocidal war on Palestinians, Mr. Biden is debilitating his own moral arguments about foreign policy. If the 81-year-old President is serious about peace in West Asia, he should first address the flaws in his policy towards Israel and Palestine.

Source: The Hindu May 04, 2024 13:47 UTC