Who Really Decides Biden's Israel-Gaza Policy? From the Inner Circle Outwards, a Guide to the U.S. Officials Who Matter
Before October 7, the U.S. and Israel prioritized Israel-Saudi normalization. Now, the Biden administration is trying to free hostages held by Hamas, prevent war with Hezbollah and pad blows to Israel's diplomatic standing amid war and a humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Here are the U.S. officials tasked with an intensifying list of concerns
Ben Samuels
Washington
Ben Samuels
Washington
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden's response to the October 7 Hamas attack and Israel's ensuing war on Gaza will in large part define his foreign policy legacy – after his administration deprioritized the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and put its Middle East focus on Israel's regional integration and potential normalization with Saudi Arabia.