Israel receives the majority of its weapons from the U.S., with over $3 billion in military aid annually. Most recently, Congress approved an additional $14 billion in military assistance for Israel, as well as $9.5 billion in humanitarian aid for conflict zones such as Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan. Despite this support, there has been increasing criticism from President Biden, who has called the suffering of the Palestinian people “sheer hell” and acknowledged that Israel may have violated international law in Gaza.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have not clearly outlined their approaches to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Harris is likely to follow Biden’s lead, while Trump has been more supportive of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The international community has shown growing support for Palestinians, with the U.N. Court of Justice ruling on potential charges of genocide against Israel and the International Criminal Court requesting arrest warrants for Israeli leaders over alleged war crimes.
Support for Israel has declined in many countries, with the U.S. being a notable exception. However, there is optimism among Palestinians that the younger generation in America and worldwide is shifting their views. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has also escalated, with Israel engaging in strikes with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, leading to a new humanitarian crisis in both countries with millions of people displaced. Overall, there is hope for change in the future, but significant challenges remain in resolving the conflict.
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