Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:50am on 05 Feb 2024,Monday International
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stirred controversy by alleging that President Joe Biden is not fully backing Israel's campaign against Hamas in Gaza. Ben-Gvir suggested that Donald Trump's presidency would have provided more freedom to combat the militant group. His remarks drew criticism from within Israel, with Benny Gantz, a retired general, accusing him of damaging US-Israeli relations. The Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemned Ben-Gvir's comments as "racist" and urged international sanctions. Despite Biden's support, Ben-Gvir insisted, "If Trump was in power, the US conduct would be completely different." The ongoing conflict continues to inflict significant humanitarian and geopolitical ramifications.
