There is a long history of the U.S. opposing ceasefires when Israel wants to continue bombing.

For decades Israel has been able to confiscate homes, occupy land, and kill civilians. There’s never been much mainstream debate about this in the United States, the country that finances Israel’s atrocities with billions of dollars in taxpayer money. That has now changed.

Gaza death toll hits 200, including 59 children, as the Biden administration blocks a UN security council statement calling for “respect for international humanitarian law” for the third time.

The Gaza death toll reaches 181 (and counting), including 52 children and 1,225 injuries. Israel shells residential neighborhood close to al-Shifa hospital overnight; two doctors among the dead; first responders still pulling people out of the rubble. US President Joe Biden reaffirms “strong support for Israel’s right to defend itself” in phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

According to the State Department Israel has the right to pummel Palestine and kill dozens of civilians. However, when the occupied population fights back, spokesperson Ned Price isn’t in a position to debate legalities.

Over 100 leaders in the Democratic Party call on the Biden Administration to end support for Israeli human rights abuses in Palestine. “Otherwise,” the letter says, “any and all Eid greetings ring hollow.”

State Department spokesperson Ned Price is asked whether Palestinians have a right to self-defense similar to Israel. You can guess the response.

Progressive House members are calling on the State Department to investigate whether U.S. aid to Israel is being used in the forced displacement of Palestinians from Jerusalem in violation of U.S. law.

It’s clear that the Biden administration isn’t going to roll back a lot of Trump era policies in Israel/Palestine.

“If anything, Biden is simply picking up where Trump left off when it comes to Israel.”