Controversy Surrounds Imposing Conditions on Israel Aid

The Biden administration has stated that it will not impose conditions on military aid to Israel, despite President Biden suggesting that conditioning aid was a "worthwhile thought." Administration officials have shut down any talk of conditioning aid, indicating that there won't be a shift in the administration's Israel policy. While Biden's comment reflected his private frustrations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, it has sparked a debate within his own party, with some Democrats advocating for conditions on aid. However, the administration is focused on supporting Israel's goal of defeating Hamas and is waiting for the media cycle to pass before returning to its previous stance.