(Patriot.Buzz) – Highlighting the state of chaos surrounding America’s foreign policy, even Democrats have turned against Joe Biden and joined Republicans to blast his reaction to an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.
Biden found himself at the center of bipartisan criticism after he explicitly condemned Israel for the strike in a public address.
He called for a thorough investigation demanding accountability while saying Israel failed to protect aid workers in Gaza.
The incident resulted in the death of seven World Central Kitchen workers over which Biden reportedly said he was “outraged and heartbroken.”
Despite expressing his distress, Biden’s public and private remarks have not indicated a shift in the U.S.’s stance towards Israel amid its war with the terrorist group Hamas.
Reports from Politico revealed Biden is “enraged” over the incident, especially since the victims had ties to celebrity chef Jose Andres’ humanitarian organization.
Criticism quickly emerged from several quarters. Former Obama speechwriter and now podcaster Jon Favreau blasted Biden for his behind-the-scenes anger, arguing it falls short of meaningful action against the violence inflicted by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
“These stories only make him look weak,” he said.
Democratic State Rep. Abraham Aiyash joined Favreau by saying he preferred tangible actions over mere words and accused Biden of putting Israel’s interests above human lives and decency.
On the flip side, Republicans criticized that Biden’s focus remained on Israel instead of directing his outrage toward Hamas for its role in the ongoing conflict and how the group has “brutalized” American and Israeli hostages.
Rep. Derrick Van Orden stated “Biden has abandoned Israel,” while Rep. Mike Waltz recalled that an earlier U.S. drone strike under Biden’s watch mistakenly killed an aid worker and his family during the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Waltz suggested Biden should tone down his criticisms and self-reflect, saying, “There was no accountability for that action.”
In the meantime, the U.N. reports that the war in Gaza has killed at least 196 humanitarian workers, highlighting the severe impact on those attempting to provide aid in the region.
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