Christian Witten, an advisor to former US presidents Donald Trump and George Bush Jr., considered that President Joe Biden's foreign policy had failed and only led to voter dissatisfaction.
Whitten wrote in the National Interest magazine that Biden's presidency began with the "humiliating" US withdrawal from Afghanistan, which negatively affected his reputation.
He added: "The Biden team hoped that success in Ukraine would wash away this shame. But the counterattack that was promoted in the spring and summer in Ukraine failed."
He pointed to the noticeable decline in support for Ukraine among Americans who fear the threat from China and Iran, and reject conflict with Russia.
He warned that "voters will be more disappointed when they notice that Washington cares more about Ukraine's borders than the American borders."
On October 4, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs website published the results of a poll indicating that about half of Americans believe that the $43 billion in aid provided to Kiev has not been useful, while the number of Americans who support economic support for Ukraine has decreased compared to last year.
Washington sends the carrier "Eisenhower", a missile cruiser, destroyers, and 9 aircraft squadrons to support Israel
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a second aircraft carrier to be sent to the eastern Mediterranean "to deter hostile actions against Israel," a Pentagon statement said.
Austin said in a Department of Defense statement : “I have directed the aircraft carrier strike group (USS Dwight D. Eisenhower) to begin moving into the eastern Mediterranean. As part of our efforts to deter hostile actions against Israel or any efforts aimed at expanding the scope of this war in the wake of Hamas attack on Israel.
The attack group also includes a guided missile cruiser and destroyers, nine squadrons of aircraft, and a staff staff.
The aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower and its group of warships will join the carrier Gerald Ford , which was previously deployed to the region following the Hamas attack a week ago.
Austin said in the statement that the deployment of the warships indicates "Washington's firm commitment to Israel's security and our determination to deter any state or non-state actor that seeks to escalate this war."
American military and diplomatic support for Israel in its attack on Gaza positions that threaten the region with an all-out war
While Russia, Arab countries, and others have confirmed their rejection of the siege of Gaza, the United States continues to support Israel militarily and diplomatically.
The following are the highlights of American statements and positions regarding the Israeli attack on the Gaza Strip:
US President Joe Biden and the White House:
“We have moved an American aircraft carrier to the eastern Mediterranean, we are sending more fighters to that region, and we have clearly told the Iranians: ‘Be careful " .
“We will continue to work with our partners in Israel and around the world to ensure that Israel has what it takes to defend its citizens and cities and respond to these attacks.”
Biden ordered "additional assistance to Israel to confront the unprecedented (according to the American description) terrorist attack by Hamas."
"I warn any country or organization against exploiting this situation, and in general I say to anyone who thinks about exploiting this situation (the escalation between the Palestinians and Israel), do not do it. Our hearts may be broken, but our resolve is unwavering."
The US President stressed the need for all countries to "unequivocally condemn the brutal atrocities committed by Hamas, which are similar to the atrocities committed by ISIS many years ago."
Biden: “We cannot lose sight of the fact that the vast majority of Palestinians have nothing to do with Hamas and its heinous attacks.”
The White House retracts statements made by Joe Biden about seeing photos of Israeli children “beheaded by Hamas members.”
White House Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby: “It is not our job to verify “photos of dead children” posted by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office on social media.
The US administration asks Congress to allocate additional aid to Ukraine and Israel due to the “seriousness of the situation” there.
US Department of Defense and US Army:
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin: “I have directed the aircraft carrier strike group (USS Dwight D. Eisenhower) to begin moving into the eastern Mediterranean. As part of our efforts to deter hostile actions against Israel or any efforts aimed at expanding the scope of this war following an attack Hamas against Israel.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin: “Hamas is not the Palestinian people, and I do not believe that the people should pay the price for the actions of this terrorist organization. Israel has asked us for ammunition and guided weapons, and we will do everything in our power to provide it with the support it needs.”
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin: “We did not ask Israel to postpone or accelerate launching a ground operation, but rather we are focusing on supporting it with the security assistance it needs,” adding, “The situation is complex and we encourage the Israelis to be professional and to launch their operation responsibly.”
US Central Command "Centcom": "F-15E Strike Eagle Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircraft have arrived in the US Central Command area to reinforce American positioning and enhance air operations throughout the Middle East."
American media: The United States is preparing the 26th Marine Expeditionary Force, potentially deployed near Israel.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin: “This is not the time to remain neutral. Everyone must condemn what Hamas has done, and now is the time to clarify the upcoming goals. The Israeli forces are professional and disciplined, and I expect them to continue at the same level. What we are focusing on now is ensuring that we have "Israel has the ability to protect itself."
In other situations:
Florida Governor Ron De Sanctis: "The United States should not accept refugees from the Gaza Strip."
The US State Department asks diplomats dealing with Middle East issues to refrain from using words such as “de-escalation” or “stop violence” in public amid Israel’s escalation of its war in Gaza.
On Saturday morning (October 7), Hamas launched Operation “Al-Aqsa Flood ,” which it said was “in response to the continuing attacks by Israeli forces and settlers on the Palestinian people, their property, and their sanctities,” where it carried out a major attack on land, sea, and air, and waged a street war with the Israeli army.
On the other hand, Israeli forces launched Operation Iron Swords and launched intensive raids on many areas in the Gaza Strip , which is inhabited by more than two million Palestinians who suffer from deteriorating living conditions as a result of the Israeli siege.
Israel continues its attack on the Gaza Strip for the eighth day in a row, with warplanes directing air strikes throughout the Strip, leaving widespread destruction in citizens’ homes, more than 2,250 deaths, and more than 9,700 injuries (in Gaza and the West Bank), according to what the Palestinian Ministry of Health announced .
The continuous raids resulted in massive destruction in populated areas, huge loss of life, and a mass exodus from the Gaza Strip , amid a stifling siege that Russian President Vladimir Putin described as “unacceptable” and likened to the Nazi siege of Leningrad .