A split in the magician movement in the matter of Israel. Influencing Republicans exert pressure on Donald Trump. “Genocide”
The cautious approach of the White House and the high -ranking Republicans reflects the increase in the importance of the loud wing of the president's base, which is criticized by Israel. These characters clash with more traditional Republicans who consider bilateral relations with Israel as saint and often refrain from criticizing the ally in the Middle East.
However, balancing between these positions occurs when the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip reached the worst point after two years of war between Israel and the Palestinian group of Hamas fighters. Since the outbreak of the war in October 2023, 60,000 died in the Gaza Strip. people, and humanitarian organizations warn that in the coming weeks thousands of children may die of hunger.
On Tuesday, Air Force One Trump told journalists that I don't want to put pressure on Israel yetto present a long -term solution to the conflict, because “it could be argued that Hamas is rewarding in this way.” – I don't think they should be rewarded. I do not share this position – said the president.
The administration, however, does not ignore the growing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Trump repeated that the United States would help in providing food aid and create nutrition centers to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians in the enclave.
On the capitol of many Republicans – even loyal supporters of the magician – still supports Israel. Concerning the situation in the Gaza Strip is expressed carefully and Israel's law is repeated to respond to Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023.
The leader of the Senate Most of Senate John Thune told journalists on Tuesday that “we should do everything in our power to help”. He also added that “unfortunately there are many bad actors who interfere with” food aid.
– On October 7, Hamas attacked Israel and has the full right to defend as long as necessary. So I do not think that something will change – said republican senator Eric Schmitt.
However, the right -wing wing of the Republican Party is increasingly frustrated with war in the Gaza Strip, arguing that it is politically harmful to the president and casts a shadow on the reputation of the country.
Marjorie Taylor Greene was the first Republican in Congress to call Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip “genocide”. In Monday, in which she criticized her colleague from Randy Fine Republican party, she said that “genocide, humanitarian crisis and hunger” in gas are as terrifying as the attacks of October 7.
Representative of the Chamber of Representatives Marjorie Taylor-Greene (first from the right) during a meeting of the combined chambers of congress, Washington, 4 March 2025.
In addition to the Congress, the influence of Magician supporters tightened criticism towards Israel. Former Congressman Matt Gaetz and Steve Bannon are among those who condemn Israel's actions and warn that this issue is Political load for Trump's administration in the eyes of his electorate.
6 out of 10 Americans does not support Israel's activities
Frustration among prominent conservatives reflects the general trend in the opinions of Americans about the war in the Gaza Strip. Gallup's survey published on Tuesday – Trump's speech before the Monday statement in the Gaza Strip during his meeting with the prime minister of Great Britain Starmer Kiel – showed that six out of ten Americans do not currently support Israel's military activities in the Gaza Strip.
Still, 71 percent Republicans in the same survey were supported by Israel's war. This number has changed slightly since Trump took office.
International pressure on Israel is also growing. The United Kingdom announced that he would join France in the recognition of the Palestinian state if Israel does not agree to the suspension of weapons by September and will not change the course in the enclave. US allies in Europe threatened Israel with other sanctions if it does not take action to improve the situation in the Gaza Strip.
For its part, Israel still blames Hamas for distribution of help in the war overwhelmed and sharply rejects all suggestions that his actions are war crimes, crimes against humanity or acts of genocide towards the Palestinian nation. The Prime Minister of Israel Binjamin Netanyahu claims that the amount of food assistance that Gaza receives is sufficient.
The White House did not answer the request for a comment on the administration strategy in response to the deepening crisis.
One of the officials who wanted to maintain anonymity said that the administration did not break the relations from Netanyahu despite the sharper criticism of his closest ally in the Middle East.
“Nobody wants the children to starve,” said the official. – And although the president of course definitely supports Bibie, his ultimate goal will be the first end of the war, secondly the end of killing, or at least ensuring a suspension of weapons, regaining our hostages and providing the region with greater prosperity than ever before – he said.
– I do not think that the Grahams and the Cottones of this world intend to protest that the president does not want children to starve in the Middle East – he added. Lindsey Graham and Tom Cotton are one of the most die -hard supporters of Israel in the Senate.
Jastrzębie senators have a similar opinion about the president's intentions. Senator Mike Rounds, a senior member of the Armed Forces and Intelligence Committee, said that Trump's actions result from his desire that children would not die in the war.
Administration representatives, however, do not accept the allegations of “genocide” on the part of Israel. During the briefing in the Department of State on Tuesday, Tammy Bruce spokeswoman called Israel's accusations of “scandalous” Palestinians.
The US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabe repeated these opinions on Tuesday in an interview with Fox News. – Do people suffer? Yes. Is it as bad as some Europeans say? No, he replied. – The situation could be much better, everything could end quickly, if Hamas finally decided that there is no future for them, which is exactly what the president still repeats.
