Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden for considering the possibility of withholding offensive weapons from Israel if the country decides to carry out a ground invasion of Rafah. Trump accused Biden of taking the side of terrorists and criticized his decision to potentially restrict the shipment of weapons, emphasizing the importance of supporting Israel in its fight against Hamas.
Biden had stated that the supply of offensive weapons would be conditional on Israel’s actions, particularly if they were to go into Rafah. He clarified that while the United States would continue to ensure Israel’s security, they would not provide weapons and artillery shells for use in specific areas.
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Trump reiterated his belief that if he had been president, the conflict in Israel would not have occurred, and he expressed confidence in his ability to maintain peace through strength. The former president also drew attention to the ongoing war in Ukraine, suggesting that both conflicts would not have started if he had been in office.
Biden’s stance on potentially withholding offensive weapons from Israel received criticism from various political perspectives, with individuals on the right and left expressing disapproval of the decision.
