Biden's Hanukkah Event: Support for Israel and Warning on Public Opinion
TL;DR
President Biden warned that public opinion can shift overnight regarding Israel's war in Gaza, as the White House faced accusations of snubbing family members of hostages held by Hamas from an 800-person Hanukkah celebration. The alleged exclusions come as Biden continues to support Israel's invasion of Gaza, potentially risking his re-election by upsetting younger, Arab, and Muslim voters. Biden expressed commitment to providing military assistance to Israel until they eliminate Hamas and emphasized efforts to secure the safe return of the hostages. He also praised Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's recent Senate speech on antisemitism.
- Biden warns 'public opinion can shift' on Israel as WH accused of snubbing hostage families from Hanukkah event New York Post
- 'I am a Zionist,' says Biden at Hanukkah event, promises continued military assistance to Israel The Times of Israel
- Families of American hostages not invited to White House Hanukkah reception CNN
- Biden pledges Israel support at Hanukkah event but delivers warning on public opinion CNN
- Biden Warns Israel That Public Opinion Can Shift in Hamas War Bloomberg
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