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President Biden Must End Policy of Israeli Appeasement Deliberate Regional Aggression & Escalation

Americans for Justice in Palestine Action (AJP Action) urges President Joe Biden to prevent Israel from inciting a broader conflict in the Middle East following multiple extrajudicial assassinations of political leaders in both Lebanon and Iran, threatening all-out regional warfare due to Israeli aggression. The right-wing Israeli government is dragging the United States into a broader conflict against its will as a majority of Americans call for a total ceasefire. President Biden must take decisive action to end his policy of appeasement with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, enforce a ceasefire deal, and prevent further escalation.

According to many mainstream foreign policy analysts, Israel’s recent assassinations have sabotaged Biden’s purported ceasefire deal, which has been Netanyahu’s clear objective. As the genocide has overshadowed Biden’s legacy and contributed to the end of his reelection campaign, Netanyahu’s actions jeopardize any prospect of repair while inflaming regional tensions and compromising U.S. interests. 

Even among Israelis, there is significant opposition to Netanyahu’s approach. Many Israelis recognize the detrimental impact of Netanyahu’s aggressive policies on their security and international standing. On Thursday, Biden assured Netanyahu about his commitment to Israel's security as they discussed "new military deployments" with the pretext of protecting Israel from Iran. But despite Biden’s calls for a ceasefire, Netanyahu’s refusal to comply underscores Israel’s disregard for both American and international efforts to de-escalate the situation.

Instead of sending more weapons, the Biden Administration must send a clear message to Netanyahu that the U.S. will not support his war ambitions and will not be dragged into a wider regional conflict. Biden’s inability to check Netanyahu’s worst behaviors has only bolstered Israeli recklessness and lack of respect for American interests. 

AJP Action calls on President Biden to:

1. End the policy of appeasement: President Biden must stop yielding to Netanyahu’s demands and halt Israel’s aggressive actions by ending all weapons transfers and aid.
2. Enforce a ceasefire: Immediate efforts must be made to implement a ceasefire agreement and prevent further loss of life and destruction in the region.
3. Prevent U.S. involvement in a broader war: Biden must ensure that the U.S. does not get entangled in a wider regional conflict, which would have devastating consequences for all parties involved.
4. Stop further escalation by Israel: The U.S. must leverage its influence to curb Israel’s escalatory tactics and promote a diplomatic end to the genocide.

Israeli aggression has consistently undermined basic principles of justice and human rights. As Biden is no longer beholden to an election, he must do the right thing and end this war. President Biden must stand firm against Netanyahu’s provocations and prioritize peace and stability in the Middle East as he closes out his term.

Americans for Justice in Palestine Action (AJP Action) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization advocating for legislation supporting the human rights of the Palestinian people and endorsing candidates for office who support those rights.

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