The Biden administration is abandoning Israel.
This is more than an attempt to play both sides of the conflict, and the suggestion that the White House is only softening in its support is wishful thinking. President Biden is turning up the public pressure for Israel to accept a ceasefire and abandon its goal of eradicating Hamas.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has also seemingly forgotten his visit to the massacred southern border towns, warning Israel that they are already running out of “credit” in the war against Hamas.
This was, however, predictable. This administration shares Barack Obama’s preference for a nice narrative over practical, necessary realities. We live in a time of short memories and weak stomachs, and Western society now sees strength as sinful. Masculinity is toxic, American ideals of liberty and exceptionalism are dangerous, and tolerance of the most intolerant is expected. Nothing is more at odds with our country’s cultural illness than a war where men have gone into battle to defend their women and children against barbarism with one goal in mind: victory.
Meanwhile, the Arab world only speaks in strength. While Blinken is talking about Israel’s waning credit with the White House, the best way Israel can build it with the Saudis and other possible allies in the region is to stay the current course. A decisive defeat of Hamas would prove to the Arab world that they are a partner worthy of a controversial alliance, and Israel needs that far more now than it
