The growing split in the US Democratic Party regarding the actions of American President Joe Biden around the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is becoming a serious political problem for the head of state, The Hill newspaper reports.
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“The growing rift within the Democratic Party over President Biden’s handling of Israel’s war with (Palestinian movement) Hamas is becoming a serious political problem for the 81-year-old president,” the publication said.
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It is emphasized that this also overlaps with the difficulties that Biden faces when working with young voters and when trying to “energize” his own party.
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As the publication says, analysts and democratic strategists note growing disappointment towards the owner of the White House on the part of liberal-minded party members, especially young Democrats, which could deal a blow to the party in 2024, when the United States will hold not only presidential elections, but the next congressional elections.
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In particular, experts note that if the US elections were held in the next two weeks, the Democrats would have a “really big problem.” A separate argument is provided by sociological surveys. Thus, according to a study by NBC News, 70% of voters aged 18 to 34 do not approve of Biden’s actions on the situation in the Middle East.
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It also points out that Biden’s reluctance to call for a ceasefire from Israel is becoming a separate issue that is causing significant tension among progressive Democratic supporters. In the US House of Representatives, more than 40 Democrats called for a ceasefire in the Middle East.
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Finally, Biden’s ratings are also being hurt by the actions of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has “largely ignored” the US President’s calls for a more cautious use of military force to reduce casualties among the Palestinian population.
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This leaves the American leader “at risk of appearing weak,” and the longer the conflict continues to escalate, the more likely it is to escalate into a regional standoff, threatening to embroil Biden in a series of related political difficulties.
