President Joe Biden is said to be receiving criticism from certain influential backers regarding his choice to withhold assistance to Israel in the event of an invasion of Rafah, where approximately one million civilians have sought shelter.
During an interview with CNN on Wednesday, the president firmly stated his stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict, asserting that aid to Rafah would be curtailed if the nation proceeds with an invasion. Haim Saban, a Democratic donor and Israeli American, expressed his disagreement with the president’s remarks in an email addressed to White House officials, as revealed in an email obtained by Axios.
“Bad, Bad, Bad, decision, on all levels, Pls reconsider,” Saban wrote in the email, according to Axios.
“Let’s not forget that there are more Jewish voters, who care about Israel, than Muslim voters that care about Hamas,” he added.
Saban held a fundraiser for the president at his residence back in February, as per Axios. After the gathering, Saban mentioned having a one-on-one discussion with the president regarding his backing of Israel in the current conflict.
“Biden cares deeply about Israel, it’s in his kishkes,” Saban said, according to Axios.
The president, who swiftly expressed support for Israel in