"Biden Ally Open to Conditioning Israel Military Aid"

Senator Chris Coons, a close ally of President Biden, has signaled openness to imposing conditions on future military aid to Israel in response to its deadly ground assault in Gaza, potentially causing a headache for the White House. While critical of Israel's handling of the conflict, Coons still supports its right to defend itself against Hamas. Tensions between the U.S. and Israel have grown, with Coons expressing impatience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The U.S. is pushing for a shift to a less intense phase of military operations in Gaza, and top officials are expected to discuss Biden's plans for addressing the Israel-Hamas war at the World Economic Forum in Davos.