December 18, 2023
2 mins read

Biden Faces Criticism Over Stance on Gaza Conflict

One issue expected to haunt Biden with younger Black voters is whether he has done enough to demand more protections for Palestinians, some young people and political experts said…reports Asian Lite News

 US President Joe Biden’s vote bank has been rocked by young Black voters who have joined the Palestinians in the country saying they will vote for him in the 2024 presidential election “only if he guarantees protection to innocent Palestinians in Gaza Strip in the on-going war between Israel and Hamas”.

Democrats have long been backed by the ethnic vote coming from communities drawn from Asia, Middle East, Hispanics and the bulk majority Black Vote. None of these bastions of the democratic party can be taken for granted in the 2024 presidency that may give an advantage to the GOP, media reports indicate.

One issue expected to haunt Biden with younger Black voters is whether he has done enough to demand more protections for Palestinians, some young people and political experts said.

They argue Biden’s positions, including not calling for an immediate cease-fire, could cost him support from African Americans, traditionally a loyal voting bloc for Democrats, reports said.

One place where there are early signs of waning support is among young Black people, experts said.

“There is a moral imperative that Biden is choosing to ignore, and it can very well cost him and down ticket candidates the election,” said Jason Williams, Associate Professor of Justice Studies at Montclair State University in New Jersey.

Biden has opposed calls for a ceasefire on grounds that an outcome with Hamas still in control of Gaza is unacceptable.

During a rally in October at Howard University, a historically Black university in Washington, students slammed Biden for not calling for a ceasefire and complained he has not done enough to help Palestinians.

During a December 2 speech in Dubai, Vice President Kamala Harris said “international humanitarian law must be respected” and that “too many innocent Palestinians have been killed”.

The White House last week pressed Israel to find a way to wind down its air and ground invasion in Gaza, but Israeli officials have said it will still take “several months” to defeat Hamas and end the war.

In Biden’s most direct criticism of Israel since the war began, he warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel is “starting to lose” international support in its war against Hamas because of its “indiscriminate bombing” in Gaza.

African Americans have a history of solidarity with Palestinians.

For some African Americans, there’s a sense of solidarity with Palestinians.

Khadirah Muhammad, a senior at Georgia State University, remembers seeing on social media the Black Lives Matter murals in Gaza and watching Palestinians demonstrating during the 2020 George Floyd protests.

For her, it was a symbol of solidarity with Palestinians also in the struggle for freedom.

ALSO READ-Palestinian Americans sue Biden administration

Previous Story

South Korean Military Detects Back-to-Back Missile Launches from North Korea

Next Story

Qatar’s Moves to Restart Hostage Deal

Latest from -Top News

EU, China United on Climate, Split on Rest

Climate pact offers rare unity as trade rifts, Ukraine war, and economic tensions dominate EU-China summitChina and the European Union struck a rare note of unity on climate change Thursday, issuing a

Hungary Pays the Trump Price

Despite his success in wooing Trump’s conservative base, Hungary is among the EU nations most vulnerable to Trump’s incoming tariff blitz Hungary’s populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has spent years forging close

Meta Muzzles Election Ads

Meta to Halt Political Ads in EU, Citing Legal Uncertainty Over New Rules Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, announced on Friday that it will suspend all political advertising

Holy War Talk

Russian officials have downplayed the Vatican’s potential role as a mediator, citing its location within NATO-member Italy, which has firmly supported Ukraine throughout the war. In a move that may signal an

Greece Battles Blazes, Heatwave Chaos

With temperatures soaring above 38°C (100°F), and dry, windy conditions prevailing, fires are spreading fast. A wildfire tore through a northern suburb of Athens on Saturday, forcing residents to evacuate as Greece
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Valentine’s Day 2046: Asteroid Alert

NASA officials have advised that the odds of impact could

‘US is closely monitoring LAC situation’

The US Principal Deputy spokesperson also called India an important