US-Israel relationship may be irreparably damaged, former Biden official warns
Ex-Harris national security advisor Phil Gordon told the Post that US support for Israel collapsed, warning that the damage could be permanent and blaming missed opportunities to end the Gaza war.
Former U.S. national security advisor Phil Gordon has warned that the relationship between Israel and the United States may be irreparably damaged. In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Gordon stated that the ties between the two nations have "really collapsed" and that the damage may be far more enduring than many Israelis realize.
He noted a rapid and comprehensive shift in American attitudes towards Israel, with a significant decline in sympathy for Israelis compared to Palestinians or favorability towards Israel. Gordon believes that a whole generation of Americans now holds a negative view of Israel, citing poll numbers to support his claim. While Gordon does not rule out the possibility of the relationship deteriorating permanently, he emphasizes that the word "irreparably" is intentional, as it suggests that the damage may be permanent.
Gordon's comments come in the wake of a recent dispute over a book and interviews by Brett McGurk, a senior Biden administration official involved in negotiations over the Gaza war and Israeli hostages. Gordon criticized McGurk's account, arguing that it should not be treated as definitive and that most former administration officials did not share his perspective.
He also highlighted the challenges in securing a hostage agreement during the summer of 2024, including a crucial phone conversation between President Biden and Netanyahu on July 4. Despite initial optimism, Gordon believes that Netanyahu's insistence on additional conditions effectively killed the negotiations, leading to a significant setback in U.S.-Israel relations.
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