(Middle East Eye) As Palestinians were still looking for survivors under the rubble in Gaza, the White House officially tried to claim victory, citing praise by pro-Israel lawmakers and advocacy groups for President Joe Biden’s handling of the crisis.
The administration’s approach of unquestioning public support for Israel coupled with what officials have called “quiet” and “relentless” diplomacy had earned rebuke from progressives.
On Friday, the White House sent an email to reporters titled, “WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Biden’s Remarks on the Ceasefire in the Middle East.”
It included remarks lauding the US administration by dozens of Congress members, analysts and pro-Israel lobby groups, including AIPAC. Missing from it was any Palestinian, Arab or Muslim American voices.
