Diplomatic drift: US-Israel alliance at crossroads as Biden questions actions in Gaza – Andreas Kluth

Andreas Kluth highlights a potential rift between the US and Israel, stemming from their differing views on Israel's actions in Gaza. President Biden criticised Israel's bombing as "indiscriminate," signalling a shift in international support. The US risks credibility by backing Israel amidst civilian casualties. While a complete rupture is not inevitable, strained relations could lead to consequences such as delaying arms shipments. Kluth suggests Israel reconsider its approach to align with allies for a better future for both Israelis and Palestinians, emphasising the potential impact of a fracture on global dynamics.

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Biden and Bibi Will Break First Gradually, Then Suddenly: Andreas Kluth

By Andreas Kluth

If there is ever to be a rift between the US and Israel, the closest of friends since the Jewish state was founded in 1948, it began this week. Two months ago, just after the sadistic attacks by Hamas against Israel, US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embraced in shared sorrow and resolve. Now, many thousands of civilian Palestinian deaths later, the two have said as clearly as diplomacy allows that they want to go in different directions. 

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