Key takeaways:
- President Joe Biden called for an end to attacks by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.
- The White House is undertaking an outreach effort to reassure Arab-Americans who feel they’re being scapegoated.
- Biden has expressed his support for the Arab-American community and has urged for empathy and understanding.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday called for an end to attacks by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank, comparing the violence to “pouring gasoline on fire.” The remarks were made during a joint Rose Garden news conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Biden’s comments come after the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by the militant group Hamas and Israel’s subsequent air strikes in Gaza. The White House is currently undertaking an outreach effort to reassure Arab-Americans who feel they’re being scapegoated for the atrocities committed by Hamas.
The President’s remarks were met with dissent from some White House aides, who felt that he hadn’t shown enough empathy for Palestinian civilians and the Muslim community. A person familiar with the discussions said that there was a vigorous hour-long editing session to ensure that Biden’s comments were properly received.
Biden’s comments come as tensions between Israel and Palestine continue to escalate. The President has called for a de-escalation of violence and an end to attacks by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank. He has also expressed his support for the Arab-American community and has urged for empathy and understanding.
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