While the president has backed Israel’s right to defend itself since the Hamas terrorist attack, his team has increased the pressure to minimize civilian casualties in Gaza.
WASHINGTON — For two months, President Joe Biden has strongly backed Israel’s right to defend itself after the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas, in effect banking credibility with Jerusalem to be spent on moderating its response. But as Israeli forces push into southern Gaza, the question is when Biden’s account will be drained and the checks start to bounce. Administration officials insist they have meaningfully influenced Israel’s actions over the last few weeks thanks to the president’s appro