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ANALYSIS: Biden Faces Party Rift Over Hamas–Israel Conflict

The president’s strong support for Israel and his personal visit to the country have largely mirrored public sentiment.
ANALYSIS: Biden Faces Party Rift Over Hamas–Israel Conflict
President Joe Biden addresses the nation on the conflict between Israel and Hamas and the Russian invasion of Ukraine from the Oval Office on Oct. 19, 2023. Jonathan Ernst/Pool/AFP via Getty Images
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President Joe Biden’s response to the recent Hamas–Israel conflict has placed him in a delicate political position, with divisions emerging within his own Democratic Party.

Although his initial show of support for Israel aligns with American public opinion, the dynamics within the party could become increasingly complex if the war drags on.

Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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