Biden and Obama Officials Rally Behind President's Israel Support Amid Party Divide

A group of over 115 former Biden and Obama administration and campaign officials expressed support for President Joe Biden's backing of Israel amid division within the Democratic Party. The letter comes as some Democrats and the Biden administration face fissures over Israel's ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza. The group condemned Hamas, expressed support for security assistance for Israel and humanitarian aid for Palestinians, and agreed with Biden's assessment that a ceasefire is not possible at this time. The letter also addressed the tensions within the House Democratic Caucus and the differing views among Democratic voters on Biden's handling of the conflict.