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| President Biden is facing deep anger over his solidarity with Israel among his supporters and even from some staff members, particularly those with Arab or Muslim backgrounds, who have said they feel disenchanted with the president. And for many in the Arab community, his words and actions after the Oct. 7 attacks have left them feeling like an afterthought in the war between Israel and Hamas. | President Biden is facing deep anger over his solidarity with Israel among his supporters and even from some staff members, particularly those with Arab or Muslim backgrounds, who have said they feel disenchanted with the president. And for many in the Arab community, his words and actions after the Oct. 7 attacks have left them feeling like an afterthought in the war between Israel and Hamas. |
| Biden administration officials say the president’s support for Israel’s right to defend itself after Hamas’s deadly assault is only part of the story, and that Biden’s stance has allowed him to wield influence with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on issues like humanitarian aid and to make more forceful calls for the protection of Palestinian civilians. | Biden administration officials say the president’s support for Israel’s right to defend itself after Hamas’s deadly assault is only part of the story, and that Biden’s stance has allowed him to wield influence with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on issues like humanitarian aid and to make more forceful calls for the protection of Palestinian civilians. |
| Biden has long been a champion of Israel and of Jewish nationalism, saying often that “you don’t have to be a Jew to be a Zionist.” His unwavering support has at times put him at odds with some other Democrats, particularly among a left-leaning coalition that sees the Palestinian cause as an extension of racial and social justice movements. | Biden has long been a champion of Israel and of Jewish nationalism, saying often that “you don’t have to be a Jew to be a Zionist.” His unwavering support has at times put him at odds with some other Democrats, particularly among a left-leaning coalition that sees the Palestinian cause as an extension of racial and social justice movements. |
| Fifth day of cease-fire: Twelve hostages — 10 Israelis and two Thai nationals — were delivered into Israeli territory, and Israel released another 30 imprisoned Palestinians, the Israeli authorities said. | Fifth day of cease-fire: Twelve hostages — 10 Israelis and two Thai nationals — were delivered into Israeli territory, and Israel released another 30 imprisoned Palestinians, the Israeli authorities said. |