Biden’s approach to Israel-Gaza conflict angers both sides

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WASHINGTONThe Israeli strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza is the latest example of a persistent political problem for President Biden: his approach to the Israel-Hamas war has left him squeezed on both sides..

It also cast a cloud over Bidens planned event at the White House on Tuesday, when he was slated to commemorate the holy month of Ramadan with Muslim and Arab-American leaders..

Last week, one prominent Jewish organization voiced concern in a meeting with White House and NSC officials that the administrations rhetoric criticizing Israel was endangering Jewish people in America, according to a person familiar..

White House press secretary Karine-Jean Pierre said the president would first host a meeting with Muslim leaders to discuss issues facing the community, and then break fast with senior Muslim administration officials..

The president needs to understand that Black Muslims and Black Americans are devastated by the ongoing tragedy in Gaza, the loss of so many lives, and the administrations support of the onslaught," Suswell said, adding that voters will judge him on the issue this fall..

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