While Mr. Biden and his team publicly insist that he is staying in the race, privately people close to him have said that he is increasingly accepting that he may not be able to, and some have begun discussing dates and venues for a possible announcement that he is stepping aside.

One factor that may stretch out a decision: Advisers believe that Mr. Biden would not want to do it before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel visits Washington on Wednesday at the initiative of Republicans to address Congress, unwilling to give the premier the satisfaction given their strained relations lately over the Gaza war.

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[–] Biggay@hexbear.net 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

there was one article that alluded to her being much more standoffish with the israelis, so probably able to actually make israel kind of stop?

[–] futatorius@lemm.ee 2 points 3 months ago

The reality of the situation is that the US doesn't have all that much leverage against the Israelis. If we cut them off completely (and we should), it's unlikely that Likud's murderous policy would change in any way.