As the conflict in Gaza extends into 2024, the Biden administration is facing increasing pressure to influence Israel's approach to the ongoing war. David Ignatius, in an opinion piece for the Washington Post, argues that the U.S. must persuade Israel to recognize the necessity of a Palestinian security force to maintain order in Gaza. The Jerusalem Post highlights the significant issues straining U.S.-Israel relations and suggests that these could affect the dynamic between President Biden and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu in the coming year. Additionally, the Jerusalem Post reflects on the tumultuous year for Israeli diplomacy in 2023, which saw a shift from potential peace with Saudi Arabia to the brink of regional conflict. JM Szuba's commentary points out that the Biden administration's national defense strategy, which emphasizes multilateralism, is being tested by giving Israel free rein in Gaza. This could lead to difficult decisions for the White House, particularly concerning military deployments. The Economist reports that the U.S. is urging Netanyahu's government to de-escalate military actions and address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
As Israel digs in for a long war against Hamas in Gaza, the Biden administration has been urging Binyamin Netanyahu’s government to scale down offensive operations and focus on the humanitarian crisis in the region https://t.co/IVXXPhsf9J 👇
By giving Israel carte blanche in Gaza, Biden put his national defense strategy — and its focus on multilateralism — to the test. The White House may soon face tough decisions as deployments threaten to send Pentagon planners back to the drawing board. https://t.co/K8QVuwxUXY
2023: Six takes on the whiplash year for Israeli diplomacy From Saudi peace to the cusp of regional war: Here are six takes on the changes wrought by 2023. #Israel | By @tovahlazaroff >> https://t.co/FyfiVHWqXP
The big issues dividing the US and Israel as the Gaza war bleeds into 2024. Here are some of the factors that could shape the Biden-Netanyahu relationship as we head into a new year. #Israel | #UnitedStates | #NewYear2024 https://t.co/Od2ZdC0cuo
Opinion by David Ignatius: As 2024 approaches in a blood-soaked Gaza, the Biden administration must prod Israel to accept there is no endgame for this war that doesn’t require a Palestinian security force to help maintain order in Gaza. https://t.co/5iFg2TDvVi