Israel and U. S. : When Peace Talks Hit a Wall

The Middle East is once again boiling over with conflict, putting the fragile peace that President Biden has been trying to secure at risk. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government in Israel isn't shying away from aggressive actions, like striking targets in Lebanon and Gaza, despite warnings from the U. S. about possible political backlash. Democrats are worrying that Netanyahu’s moves might be aimed at swaying the upcoming U. S. elections. With Vice President Kamala Harris' approval ratings among Muslim Americans already low, any additional tension could hurt her chances in key states like Michigan. The White House is hurriedly trying to fix this mess by pushing for a cease-fire agreement between Israel and its counterparts, but Netanyahu seems undeterred by these efforts. This situation has left the U. S. administration struggling to keep the peace talks on track while also managing the potential political fallout.