"White House Aides' Growing Frustration with Israel Sparks Emotional Tensions"

Frustration and moral anxiety are growing among some Biden administration officials over Israel's relentless attacks in Gaza and the mounting civilian death toll. While there is a divide between the US and Israel over the future of Gaza, the administration shows little sign of publicly distancing itself from Netanyahu or denouncing Israel's offensive. Calls for a ceasefire are growing among government employees, and there have been protests near the White House. The administration has been privately urging Israel to scale back its aerial bombardment and mitigate civilian casualties, but these calls have been rejected. Biden has faced pressure to speak out more forcefully on Israel's tactics, and US allies in the Arab world are expressing anger at the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.