Quit with the rightwing and Russian "dementia" comments. They are ludicrous propaganda.

And NO.Biden cannot "literally pick up the phone and put a stop to this right now." I agree that the USA (both parties and both parties presidents) have give the Israel govt lots of leeway over the last 20 years.

Buy all accounts the Biden administration has been, behind the scenes, trying to move the Bibi govt to no availe. Yes I wish he had stopped shipments sooner or put more controls on their use, but the fact is Netanyahu is going to do what he wants. He has been undermining a two state solution for years and wants his own "river to the sea."

But this war would not have happened had not the terrorists Hamas butchered 1200 people. They spent billions building a war machine underground rather than improve the lives of the palestinians under their control which they have not offered elections to since Hamas won narrowly in 2006. Hamas goal is NOT a two state solution or a nation for the Palestinians- their goal is the erasure of the Israeli state and genocide of Jews.

And just because some on the left gleefully embrace being able to apply 'genocide' to Jews doesn't make it genocide. I think ethnic cleansing is more applicable.