"Biden's Israel Policy: A Political Tightrope"

President Biden's call for Israel to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza and support a ceasefire has drawn criticism from frustrated Democrats who believe he did not go far enough, while Republicans accuse him of going too far. Democrats are pressuring Biden to take a stronger stance on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and to be more vocal about U.S. expectations for the campaign. Meanwhile, some Republicans believe Biden's shift in tactic is to aid his reelection chances and are opposed to placing pressure on Israel with respect to Gaza. The White House has not specified how U.S. policy would change if Israel does not meet Biden's demands, and there are differing opinions on whether the U.S. has untapped leverage in influencing Israeli military behavior.