United States President Joe Biden addressed the United Nations General Assembly, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy to prevent a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Despite calls to condition support for Israel due to its actions in Gaza, Biden continues to back the Israeli government, drawing criticism for his approach.
Amid Israel’s bombardment of Lebanon and ongoing attacks on Gaza, Biden reiterated his call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. However, critics argue that Biden’s failure to pressure Israel has allowed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to escalate military attacks.
Biden also reaffirmed American support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s invasion, stating that the US will not waver in its assistance until Ukraine achieves a just and lasting peace. However, concerns have been raised about the future of US aid to Ukraine if former President Donald Trump, who has expressed a desire to scale back support, wins the upcoming presidential election.
As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks to expand the use of Western-supplied missiles against Russia, Biden and Harris are set to meet with him to discuss further support. Meanwhile, Trump has criticized the current administration’s handling of the war in Ukraine, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing conflict in the region.
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