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Noah Berlatsky's avatar

Israel's its own country? US foreign policy matters, but it's hardly the only factor there. Certainly Biden and Obama would have much preferred that Netanyahu not be prime minister, just for starters.

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Empire Citizen's avatar

Nevertheless you may note U.S. support not only unwavering, but increasing... presidents don’t have final say over the MIC.

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Noah Berlatsky's avatar

US support is solid because of *domestic* political concerns mostly. and Biden appears to have applied considerable pressure to facilitate the current ceasefire, which Netanyahu would rather have avoided.

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