Former Biden Official Warns US-Israel Ties May Be Irreparably Damaged
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A former national security advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris, Phil Gordon, warned that US-Israel relations have "collapsed" and may be "irreparably damaged" due to missed opportunities to end the Gaza war. Gordon cited a July 4, 2024, call between President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu where Israeli conditions allegedly stalled a potential hostage deal. He also noted a significant shift in American public opinion, with arms conditionality becoming a mainstream Democratic stance. Gordon believes rebuilding trust will be a significant challenge for Israel.
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- Former Biden official Phil Gordon warns US-Israel ties are severely damaged and possibly irreparable.
- Gordon blames missed opportunities to end the Gaza war, citing a stalled July 2024 hostage deal.
- He stated US support for Israel has "collapsed" due to a generational shift in American public opinion.
- Gordon noted "arms conditionality" is now a mainstream Democratic position regarding aid to Israel.
- He suggested Netanyahu's conditions for a deal were politically motivated and stalled progress.
- Gordon believes rebuilding trust with the US will be a significant challenge for Israel.
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