Stop now, Joe… Biden’s wife whispers in her husband’s ear about the fate of Gaza

The New York Times reported that one of the strongest voices inside the White House urging an end to civilian casualties in Gaza is the person closest to President Joe Biden, his wife, Jill.

The newspaper pointed out that during a meeting with members of the Islamic community at the White House on Tuesday evening, one of the guests told President Biden that his wife refused to let him attend the meeting because of Biden’s support for Israel in its war against Hamas. Biden responded that he understood that, and said that the First Lady was also urging him to stop… War in Gaza immediately, according to one of the attendees who heard his remarks.

Salima Suswell, founder of the Black Muslim Leadership Council, recounted the scene, noting that it was very striking to hear that the First Lady felt so strongly about the conflict.

“Biden said Jill told him, ‘Stop it, stop it now, Joe,’” Suswell said.

In response to a question about the president’s statements, White House officials said on Wednesday that there was no understanding between Biden and the first lady about the conflict and that the president was angry at civilian victims such as his wife. The officials said the first lady did not call on Israel to end its efforts against Hamas.

“Just like the President, the First Lady is saddened by the attacks on aid workers and the continuing loss of innocent lives in Gaza,” Elizabeth Alexander, the first lady’s communications director, said in a statement. “They both want Israel to do more to protect civilians.”

According to the newspaper, the First Lady is not alone in urging President Biden to stop the war in Gaza. A number of Biden’s closest allies, including Senator Chris Coons, Democrat from Delaware, have pressed the president to do more to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza and end the war. By supporting restrictions on military aid to Israelis.

Biden has faced growing concern among other Democrats about his support for the war, as well as internal messaging of opposition, including objections from officials at about 40 government agencies. (RT)