Biden Administration Focuses on Preventing Escalation of Conflict in Middle East as Criticism of White House’s Support of Israel Grows

On Sunday morning, the Israeli bombardment of Gaza has resulted in the death of more than 8,000 Palestinians, according to human rights groups. Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to Kristen Welker on NBC’s “Meet the Press” to discuss the White House’s public support of Israel in its efforts to effectively annihilate Gaza.

Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) commented on the United States’ double standard in its level of support for Ukraine compared to Palestinians, saying that the country is “losing credibility” on the global stage. In the last two weeks, Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen, both proxies of Iran, have launched missiles.

In response, President Biden has shared a stark, single-word warning for Iran and its proxies, which include Hamas. Vice President Harris also spoke on the U.S. role in the conflict, saying that the Biden administration is focused on preventing the conflict from escalating in the region.

The White House’s support of Israel has been met with criticism from human rights groups, who have warned that the bombardment of Gaza amounts to ethnic cleansing. The Biden administration has yet to respond to these concerns.

The conflict in the Middle East has become increasingly tense in recent weeks, and the Biden administration is facing a challenging situation. The White House has yet to make a statement on how it plans to address the situation, but Vice President Harris has made it clear that the administration is focused on preventing the conflict from escalating.