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international-affairs2 years ago•5 min saved

Global Protests Erupt Against US Support for Israel

Protests erupted across the Arab world as the Gaza war continues and fears of displacement of Palestinians grow. Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and the West Bank to protest Israel's actions. The war has claimed the lives of over 4,000 people in Gaza, and Israel's strikes and calls for evacuation have prompted over a million people to flee the area. Arab allies, including Egypt and Jordan, have warned against any attempts to transfer Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank to their countries, with Egypt authorizing President Sisi to take necessary measures, even if they include waging war. The protests reflect growing anger on the Arab street and frustration with the US' perceived support for Israel's actions.

via CNN|

#arab-allies #displacement #gaza-war

international-relations2 years ago•5 min saved

"Biden's Middle East Mission: Allies Snubbed, Global Influence Tested"

President Joe Biden faced a snub from some of the United States' closest Arab allies as they canceled a planned meeting with him, expressing their anger over the Gaza hospital blast that killed hundreds of Palestinians. While Palestinian officials blamed Israel for the blast, Israeli officials claimed it was caused by a misfired Islamic Jihad rocket. Arab leaders are alarmed at the US's perceived support for Israel and are distancing themselves from the Biden administration. Anti-Israel protests have erupted in several Arab countries, and Arab leaders are wary of protests escalating at home. Egypt and Jordan have pushed back against a US plan to establish a safe corridor for Palestinians fleeing Gaza in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.

via CNN|

#arab-allies #biden #gaza-hospital-blast

diplomacy2 years ago•4 min saved

Arab Diplomats Express Horror at Hamas Onslaught, Criticize Israel's Response

Arab diplomats from countries with ties to Israel expressed horror at the Hamas onslaught in southern Israel, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,400 people. While condemning the attacks, the diplomats criticized Israel's long-standing strategy of ignoring the Palestinian issue. They also noted that Israel's response in Gaza has strained its relationship with some Arab allies. The diplomats expressed concern over calls for Egypt to take in refugees from Gaza, as it could set a precedent for mass transfers of Palestinians from the West Bank into Jordan, which both countries oppose. The diplomats emphasized that despite the Abraham Accords, Arab sympathies and allegiances still lie with the Palestinians.

via The Times of Israel|

#arab-allies #arab-countries #diplomacy