The ongoing wars led by Russian President Vladimir Putin against Ukraine and by Hamas against Israel have raised concerns about President Biden and Vice President Harris’ perceived lack of support for Israel in their conflict with Iran-backed proxies. Experts note that the U.S. has not afforded legitimacy to Russia’s reasons for invasion of Ukraine, but has shown sympathy towards Palestinian grievances in the conflict with Israel. The Biden-Harris administration has taken a different approach towards Ukraine and Israel, with a focus on establishing a Palestinian state and pushing for a two-state solution. This has led to criticism from Mideast experts who view the effort as a failed project.
The language used by Biden and Harris when discussing the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel also highlights a disconnect in their approach. While they have shown support for Ukraine and emphasized their resolve to continue supporting the country, their rhetoric towards Israel’s conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah has been different. They have threatened Israel with punitive measures for actions taken against Hamas, while pressuring the country towards cease-fires. Critics argue that this approach is hindering Israel’s efforts to establish deterrence and achieve victory over its adversaries.
Israel’s Defense Forces have not been able to eradicate all Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, and Hamas remains committed to its goal of destroying Israel. The U.S. has restricted Israel’s actions in its conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah, while allowing Ukraine more freedom in its prosecution of the war with Russia. The Biden-Harris administration has been criticized for attempting to micromanage Israel’s war efforts and pressuring Prime Minister Netanyahu to agree to cease-fires, which may be emboldening Iran to escalate its actions against Israel.
Despite increasing tensions in the region, Biden and Harris have placed restrictions on Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles, even as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for more support to defeat Russia. The U.S. has faced criticism for appearing to appease Iran by restricting Israel’s military actions and urging for cease-fires. Iran’s Supreme Leader has threatened tooth-breaking responses to the actions of the U.S. and Israel, leading to concerns about further escalation in the region. The U.S. State Department and the White House declined to comment on the situation when contacted by Fox News Digital.
In conclusion, the different approaches taken by the Biden-Harris administration towards the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel have raised concerns among experts and critics. While the U.S. has shown support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, its responses to Israel’s conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah have been more restrictive. This has led to accusations of appeasement towards Iran and failure to fully support Israel in its efforts to combat its adversaries. The ongoing conflicts in the region continue to pose challenges for the U.S. administration and raise questions about its foreign policy priorities.
