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What will be the reaction of international bodies to the U.S. arms sale to Israel by end of 2024?
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Condemnation from international bodies • 25%
Support from international bodies • 25%
Neutral stance from international bodies • 25%
Mixed reactions from international bodies • 25%
Statements from international bodies such as the United Nations, European Union, or other relevant organizations
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Blinken and Biden Contradict U.S. Agencies on Israel Blocking Aid to Gaza, $830M in Arms at Stake
Sep 24, 2024, 01:13 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Congress that the Israeli government was not restricting humanitarian aid, despite contrary findings from two U.S. government bodies. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration had determined that Israel had deliberately blocked aid, including food and medicine, from reaching Gaza, where millions starve. These findings led USAID officials to recommend pausing additional arms sales to Israel. However, Blinken's statements to Congress allowed military assistance to continue flowing to Israel. Emails obtained by ProPublica reveal that the head of the State Department’s refugees bureau suggested freezing $830 million earmarked for weapons and bombs to Israel. President Biden also publicly supported Blinken's stance.
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Widespread condemnation • 25%
Mixed reactions • 25%
Widespread support • 25%
No significant international response • 25%
No significant response • 33%
Condemnation from EU • 33%
Increased support for Palestine • 33%
Widespread support • 25%
Mixed reactions • 25%
Predominantly negative • 25%
Largely indifferent • 25%
Increased support • 25%
Increased opposition • 25%
Neutral stance • 25%
Other • 25%
Support from allies • 25%
Condemnation from adversaries • 25%
Mixed reactions • 25%
No significant reaction • 25%
Support US position • 25%
Condemn US position • 25%
Call for negotiations • 25%
No significant reaction • 25%
No significant changes • 25%
US Congress intervenes • 25%
UN sanctions imposed • 25%
Ceasefire agreement reached • 25%
Increased diplomatic pressure • 25%
Military action • 25%
Seek alternative arms suppliers • 25%
No significant reaction • 25%
Majority Support Arms Sales • 25%
Majority Oppose Arms Sales • 25%
Opinion Remains Split • 25%
No Significant Change • 25%
United Nations condemns the decision • 25%
European Union condemns the decision • 25%
No significant international reaction • 25%
Other reactions • 25%
All shipments completed • 33%
Some shipments delayed • 33%
Some shipments cancelled • 33%
Condemnation from China • 25%
Support from US allies • 25%
Neutral stance from most countries • 25%
Other • 25%