Why is Biden criticizing Israel’s bombing in Gaza now?

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U.S. President Joe Biden, left, pauses during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, to discuss the war between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. Photo by Miriam Alster/Pool via REUTERS.

President Biden’s steadfast support for Israel since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack is looking less steadfast this week. At a donor event, Biden warned, “They’re starting to lose [international] support by indiscriminate bombing that takes place.” Our panel takes on the practical and philosophical questions around Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. 

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Credits

Guests:

Host:

David Greene

Producer:

Marque Greene