"Joe Biden did not support the destruction of Gaza."

Argument

Supporters argue that Israel is solely responsible for the destruction in Gaza and that the United States simply supports an ally’s legitimate right to self‑defense. They present occasional pauses or statements from U.S. officials as evidence of restraint and insist Washington is not complicit.

Counterpoint

Data shows the Biden administration authorized unprecedented arms shipments to Israel during its latest Gaza offensive, including over 50,000 tons of weaponry since October 2023 and 10,000+ of the largest 2,000‑lb bombs. These weapons sustained high‑intensity bombing in densely populated areas.

While the administration temporarily paused one 2,000‑lb bomb shipment in mid‑2024, support immediately resumed into 2025, including a planned $8 billion arms sale covering bunker‑buster bombs and precision munitions. ProPublica reports that over 500 human‑rights incident records were ignored by the State Department before continuing arms transfers.

Spin

  • Complicity reframing: Portrays the US as a restrained ally while it is actually the primary arms provider enabling the bombing campaign.
  • Pause illusion: Highlights rare pauses to suggest meaningful restraint, masking continuous large‑scale support.
  • Defensive narrative: Labels weapons as defensive aid, obscuring how they fuel offensive operations in civilian areas.
  • Accountability deflection: Blames Israel for humanitarian impact while ignoring US role in enabling the destruction.

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