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'It is time for this war to end,' Harris tells Netanyahu; 'I will not be silent' on Palestinian suffering (www.cnbc.com)

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'It is time for this war to end,' Harris tells Netanyahu; 'I will not be silent' on Palestinian suffering

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[–] istanbullu@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

One of the reasons Biden was losing was his support for Israel. Supporting Israel does not win elections.

[–] pingveno@lemmy.ml -1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

No, politicians have to walk a fine line. Biden hadn't put much of a restriction on use of US weapons and his sanctions against violent settlers in the West Bank are ineffective. Israel has mostly ignored efforts to reign it in. Kamala could lay out some far more concrete measures that would get certain weapons revoked if civilian deaths remain high. At the same time, keeping Patriot missiles well stocked would not impact Palestinians at all.

[–] istanbullu@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Bullshit. America holds Israel's leash. Israel would be nothing without American weapons.

[–] pingveno@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Kamala also has to win an election. Straight up abandoning Israel is nowhere near as popular as Lemmy's echo chamber would have you think.

[–] istanbullu@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 months ago

American elites love Israel. Billionares, CEOs, Celebrities... The voters on the other hand do not care much about it. Israel vs Palestine divide is very much and elite vs ordinary folks divide. Supporting Israel does not bring votes.