Biden's $1 Billion in Arms for Israel 'Too Little, Too Late,' Says Former Ambassador

Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman blasts President Biden's handling of the Middle East conflict, calling his recent announcement of $1 billion in new arms for Israel "too little, too late." Friedman argues that the aid will not arrive in time to make a significant difference in the current fighting between Israel and Hamas.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman has criticized President Biden's handling of the Middle East conflict, arguing that his recent announcement of $1 billion in new arms for Israel is "too little, too late."

In an interview with Fox News, Friedman said that the aid will not arrive in time to make a significant difference in the current fighting between Israel and Hamas. He also accused Biden of "abandoning" Israel and failing to provide the country with the support it needs to defend itself.

"The Biden administration has been AWOL throughout this entire conflict," Friedman said. "They've been missing in action. They've been nowhere to be found."

Friedman's comments come as Israel continues to ramp up its attacks on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military has deployed additional troops to the area and is reportedly planning a full-scale operation to root out the terrorist group.

Biden has warned Israel that he will pause military aid if it moves forward with a full-scale operation. However, Friedman argues that this threat is empty and that Israel has no choice but to act to defend itself.

"Israel has the right to defend itself," Friedman said. "It has the right to exist. And it has the right to do whatever it takes to protect its citizens."

The Biden administration has defended its handling of the conflict, arguing that it is working to de-escalate the violence and bring about a ceasefire. However, critics argue that the administration has not done enough to support Israel and that its policies have emboldened Hamas.

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been going on for weeks and has already resulted in hundreds of deaths. The Biden administration is facing increasing pressure to do more to stop the violence.