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As President Biden restricts military aid, tensions escalate over Israeli operations in Gaza, affecting U.S. foreign relations and domestic politics.

Israeli soldiers with military vehicles gather at an undisclosed position near the border fence with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President Joe Biden on October 18, 2023. A rift between to the two leaders have opened after Biden threatened to withhold some weapons shipments to Israel. Photo: AP
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Overview

  • President Biden's recent move to limit offensive weapons to Israel has stirred international and domestic reactions, questioning the impact on the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vows to continue operations in Gaza despite U.S. restrictions, highlighting a potential rift in U.S.-Israel relations.
  • The decision has sparked criticism and support within the U.S., reflecting deep divisions over Middle East policy ahead of the presidential elections.
  • Experts debate whether the arms embargo will significantly impact Israel's military capabilities or merely symbolize a political stance by the Biden administration.
  • The withholding of weapons has reignited discussions on the U.S.'s role and influence in Middle East peace processes, with potential long-term implications for regional stability.