Biden has been in an impossible situation, made more poignant by his longtime, and generally accepted by US history, love and support for Israel as the democracy of the Middle East. He strives to be bipartisan, POTUS for all Americans, many of whom are strong supporters of Israel, including many in Congress who vote for those weapons to be sent there (perhaps to some extent in support of those weapons' manufacturers who support candidates).
Yet, he is a deeply feeling man who understands and abhors the suffering of civilians. He has valiantly tried to encourage peace, but Netanyahu is having none of it (perhaps to some extent in support of Trump who he may see as being a better ally to himself).
Apparently Biden's policy is (and has been) to work for a ceasefire. It's Netanyahu's policy to commit genocide and take over the Palestinian territory, and Republican (Congress) policy to keep up the arms payments to support genocide by Israel (as promoted by Trump and Jared)
While we know Trump is all about real estate deals for the current Palestinian land once it's been (bloodily) cleared, we don't really know Harris's plans.
Right now she is VPOTUS -- not in charge, and honor bound to support her President. Yet, she does not have the decades of matter of course support of Israel, but comes from a generation in which Israeli cruelty and bad faith has played out. If she has a Democratic Congress, it would be easier to replace authorizations for Israeli defense funding that now rule, especially if those Congresspeople are elected with their positions on Palestine in mind.
Of course, the Christian Right is pro-Israeli victory, despite their loud anti-semitism, in their quest for the Apocalypse, and as allies in Islamophobia. There are other powerful US groups with pro-Israel biases vying for their voice in our national policies. I am thinking it might be useful to find out who Harris listens to, respects, and develop a dialog.(social media)
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