Wa’el Alyazat,

Wa'el Alzayat is a Middle East policy expert and the CEO of Emgage Action, which supports and advocates for just policies that strengthen America's pluralistic democracy and protect human rights. He previously served as a Middle East policy expert for the US Department of State for 10 years. In this opinion piece, Alzayat reflects on President Biden's 'red line' moment regarding Rafah and draws parallels to President Obama's handling of Syria's chemical weapons attack in 2013.

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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  • Reports suggest that US officials did not share details of their proposal with Israel before Hamas announced its approval, leading to distrust and concerns about US intentions.
  • Senior Sen. Mike Lee criticized the policy, stating it was 'reprehensible.'
  • Utah Sen. Mitt Romney called Biden's decision 'dithering on Israel weapons'' and a 'terrible message.',
  • White House opposes Republican-led bill that would force President Biden to send military assistance to Israel.

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White House Opposes Republican Bill on Israel Military Aid Amidst Controversial Pause

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Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024 The White House opposes a Republican-led bill that would force President Biden to send military aid to Israel, following the administration's decision to pause a weapons shipment due to concerns over potential harm to civilians and possible violations of international humanitarian law. Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened an invasion with or without U.S. support, drawing criticism and praise from various quarters.