Gaza, International Law & the Biden Presidency
Julia Conley, staff writer for Common Dreams writes, “Along with persistent protests at public events held by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, recent polling is continuously demonstrating that the White House’s vehement support for Israel’s bombardment of Gaza despite the rising civilian death toll is not winning them accolades among the voters whose backing they depend on in the upcoming election.” Conley cites a recent poll that “50% of 2020 Biden voters believe the Israeli assault that the U.S. has helped fund is a genocide.” Young Democrats in particular are highly critical of the administration’s policy dimming Biden’s reelection hopes.
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Sarah Leah Whitson
Sarah Leah Whitson is the Executive Director of DAWN, Democracy for the Arab World Now. Previously, she was executive director of Human Rights Watch’s Middle East and North Africa Division from 2004 – 2020. She has led dozens of advocacy and investigative missions throughout the region, focusing on issues of armed conflict, accountability, legal reform, migrant workers, and human rights. She has published widely on human rights and foreign policy in the Middle East in international and regional media, including The New York Times, Foreign Affairs, The Washington Post, and Foreign Policy.
From Paul in CA –
This Sara Lee (Sarah Leah) is better than the cake-making one. She’s wicked!!!
Tom Germain –
Sarah Leah Whitson provides much needed clarity on the current war on Gaza and slaughter of innocent Palestinians by the state of Israel as well as compelling critique of the irrational policy of unconditional support for Israel by the U.S. I am a registered Democrat and supporter of President Biden, but I do not support this policy. Who can honestly say they support the killing of nearly 30,000 people (and climbing), 50% of whom are children? Why doesn’t the U.S. exert real pressure on Israel to stop this war? I highly recommend this interview with Whitson. It’s worth your time.
Gordon –
“The Ugly American”