Washington Policy Weekly

A weekly report outlining and analyzing developments in US policy related to the Middle East and covering activities in the three branches of the US government.

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    Washington Policy Weekly

    Dec 27, 2023Ethan Mayer-Rich

    House Democrats sent a letter to Biden urging him to compel a change in Israel’s military strategy and tactics in Gaza. The representatives cited concerns abou…

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    Washington Policy Weekly: Israel’s Operation Will Take “More Than Several Months,” US Officials Voice “Concerns”

    Dec 18, 2023Ethan Mayer-Rich C. Ian DeHaven

    US officials reiterated their desire for Israel to take steps toward protecting the civilian population in Gaza during its current military campaign. State Dep…

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    Washington Policy Weekly: US Officials Fail to End Civilian Deaths in Southern Gaza

    Dec 11, 2023Ethan Mayer-Rich C. Ian DeHaven

    US officials reiterated their desire for Israel to take steps toward protecting the civilian population in Gaza during its current military campaign. State Dep…

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    Washington Policy Weekly: Israel Resumes Military Operations as Temporary Pause Ends

    Dec 4, 2023Ethan Mayer-Rich C. Ian DeHaven

    Vice President Kamala Harris restated the administration’s five-principle guide for a post-conflict Gaza: “no forcible displacement, no reoccupation, no siege …

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    Washington Policy Weekly

    Nov 27, 2023Ethan Mayer-Rich C. Ian DeHaven

    Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) became the second US senator to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War, citing the worsening humanitarian crisis, among other…

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    Washington Policy Weekly: New Voices in Congress Join Call for Ceasefire in Gaza

    Nov 20, 2023Ethan Mayer-Rich C. Ian DeHaven

    Pushback on Biden Policy on GazaCriticism of the Biden administration’s handling of the war on Gaza ramped up as new voices joined the push for a ceasefire. Mo…

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    Washington Policy Weekly: War in Gaza Continues as Biden Takes Hit in the Polls

    Nov 13, 2023Ethan Mayer-Rich C. Ian DeHaven

    One month into Israel’s war on Gaza, US officials continue to state the importance of preventing the conflict’s spread beyond the strip. In a November 7 press …

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    Washington Policy Weekly: Congress Debates Biden’s Supplemental Request

    Nov 6, 2023Ethan Mayer-Rich C. Ian DeHaven

    President Biden’s emergency funding request was the focus of debate last week as Congress worked to provide Israel with an emergency security assistance packag…