Biden's Evolving Stance on Gaza: A Balancing Act for US Audiences

President Joe Biden has sent two different letters on the Israel-Hamas war, one to pro-Israel Americans and the other to pro-Palestinian Americans. The letter to pro-Israelis invoked the Holocaust and pledged continuous support to Israel, while the letter to pro-Palestinians focused on aid to Palestine and emphasized the protection of civilians. While the letters do not contradict each other, it is uncommon for the White House to craft different versions of a letter on the same topic. This reflects the political tightrope Biden is navigating as pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian elements of his coalition fray over the war. Biden also wrote an opinion piece calling for Gaza and the occupied West Bank to be reunited under a single governance structure.