Staff Reports
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has waltzed back into Washington, D.C., after nearly four years away, and it seems he might just get a warm reception from the White House this time. This visit comes hot on the heels of some tumultuous exchanges with the current administration, including a canceled meeting that was supposed to take place last month. That little hiccup was a result of Netanyahu calling out the Biden Administration for hitting pause on military aid to Israel, a situation most certainly not forgotten among conservatives.
However, now that Joe Biden has opted out of the 2024 election, there’s a curious shift in tone coming from the White House. With the campaign trail behind him, Biden is more willing to engage in dialogue about the ongoing war in Gaza. It seems the underlying desire for a favorable legacy is pushing the President toward being a bit friendlier with Netanyahu, although many wonder if this is out of genuine interest or simply political expediency.
Is Chuck Schumer setting the stage for Biden to betray Israel in the midst of their campaign against terror?
He says “Netanyahu has lost his way.” Has he? pic.twitter.com/PNQMXiWz4Z
— The Great Resistance (@ResistanceGreat) March 14, 2024
In past months, Biden’s relationship with Netanyahu could best be described as rocky. Last May, he felt the need to demonstrate his disapproval by withholding munition shipments to Israel, specifically suspending transfers of essential 2,000-pound bombs. The Democrats’ stance on Netanyahu has been teetering throughout, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer even suggesting earlier this year that perhaps it’s time for Israelis to find a new leader. It’s almost as if Democrats have constructed a stage for some grand betrayal of Israel, which could leave many conservatives scratching their heads.
Despite the President’s potentially warmer approach, many Democrats in Congress are holding their ground, planning to boycott Netanyahu’s scheduled speech to Congress. Reports suggest that around 100 House and Senate Democrats might want to skip the event altogether. This open disdain raises eyebrows about how committed these lawmakers are to supporting a key ally—one that arguably stands as America’s most stable partner in the tumultuous Middle East.
The timing of Biden’s willingness to huddle with Netanyahu couldn’t be more opportunistic. With legacy discussions likely buzzing in his ear as he maneuvers through his final months in office, Biden’s eagerness now seems rooted in a desire to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza. This might be his way of rallying support from Americans before packing up. Fasten your seat belts, folks; it appears that Netanyahu might get the star treatment, albeit fueled by the President’s self-serving agenda.
