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Democrats press Trump officials for large-scale effort on Gaza starvation
Washington, Jul 29 (AP) Senate Democrats are imploring the Trump administration to address the suffering and starvation in Gaza. More than three dozen senators signed a letter Tuesday urging the resumption of ceasefire talks and sharply criticising an Israeli-backed American organisation created to distribute food. Their letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff says the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation created with backing from the Trump administration has 'failed to address the deepening humanitarian crisis and contributed to an unacceptable and mounting civilian death toll around the organisation's sites". Trump on Monday expressed concern about the worsening humanitarian situation and broke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that people are not starving in the Gaza Strip. But it is unclear how Trump will proceed. (AP) SCY Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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US support for Israel's Gaza campaign drops to all-time low, Gallup finds
The data underscores a deepening political divide, with Democrats and independents driving the decline in support, while Republicans continue to stand firmly behind Israel's military efforts and Netanyahu's leadership. read more According to a recent Gallup poll, just over one-third of US adults now support Israel's military action in Gaza, a significant decrease from the start of the war with Hamas, when roughly half of Americans supported Israel's operation. Additionally, according to the latest survey, Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, is now seen negatively by around half of US citizens, the lowest percentage since he was initially included in Gallup polls in 1997. The survey was carried out between July 7 and July 21, just before President Donald Trump voiced worry over the deteriorating humanitarian situation and before reports of famine in Gaza prompted worldwide condemnation of Israel's decision to limit food deliveries. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The findings highlight the Israeli government's significant loss of support in the United States. However, not everyone is changing; rather, the conflict has widened the political divide. The increased dissatisfaction is being led by Democrats and independents, who are considerably less inclined to support Israel's conduct than they were in November 2023, shortly after Israel expanded its ground attack in Gaza. In contrast, Republicans continue to back Netanyahu and Israel's military efforts. The majority of Americans now oppose Israel's military campaign in Gaza. According to a recent survey, roughly 60% of American adults now oppose Israel's military action in Gaza, up from 45% in November 2023. Support for the war has been dwindling in Gallup's polling for some time. In March 2024, about half of US adults disapproved of Israel's military action in Gaza, which fell slightly as the year wore on. In a new low, only 8% of Democrats and one-quarter of independents say they now approve of Israel's military campaign. Some of that decline may be attributed to the change in administration. While former President Joe Biden faced significant pushback from fellow Democrats on his handling of the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians, they may be even more frustrated by the approach of Trump, a Republican. Young adults are also much more likely to disapprove of Israel's actions. Only about 1 in 10 adults under age 35 say they approve of Israel's military choices in Gaza, compared with about half of those who are 55 or older. Gallup senior editor Megan Brenan says the latest figures reflect the enduring partisan divide. Even as Democrats grow increasingly unhappy with Israel's military campaign, Republicans remain supportive. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'We've seen this drop in approval since last fall, and it's really driven by Democrats and independents,' Brenan says. 'Republicans are still willing to be in this for the time being.' Netanyahu's favorability among US adults is historically low Views of Netanyahu have also grown less favorable over the past few years, with more viewing him negatively than positively in measurements taken since the war in Gaza began. About half of US adults, 52%, now have an unfavorable view of Netanyahu in the new poll, which overlapped with Netanyahu's recent visit to the US Just 29% view him positively, and about 2 in 10 either haven't heard of him or don't have an opinion. That's a change — although not a huge one — since December 2023, when 47% of US adults had an unfavorable view of Netanyahu and 33% had a favorable opinion. But it's a reversal from as recently as April 2019, when more US adults viewed him positively than negatively. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Republicans have a much more positive view of Netanyahu than Democrats and independents do. About two-thirds of Republicans view him favorably, which is in line with last year. About 1 in 10 Democrats and 2 in 10 independents feel the same way. 'This is the first time we've seen a majority of Americans, with an unfavorable view of him,' Brenan says. 'All of these questions in this poll show us basically the same story, and it's not a good one for the Israeli government right now.' Trump is unlikely to face the same pressure on his approach to Israel More than half of US adults, 55%, disapprove of Trump's handling of the situation in the Middle East, according to a July AP-NORC poll. But the conflict has not weighed as heavily on Trump as it did on Biden, who watched Democrats splinter on the issue. That's because of Trump's solid support from his base on this issue, further reflected in Republicans' continued approval of Israel's military action. About 8 in 10 Republicans approve of Trump's handling of the situation in the Middle East. By contrast, only about 4 in 10 Democrats approved of Biden's handling of the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians last summer, shortly before he dropped out of the presidential race. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In an AP-NORC poll from March, Republicans were significantly more likely than Democrats and independents to say they sympathized more with the Israelis than with the Palestinians in the conflict. And while Americans overall were more likely to say it was 'extremely' or 'very' important for the United States to provide humanitarian relief to Palestinians in Gaza than to say the same about providing aid to Israel's military, Republicans said the opposite — more saw military aid to Israel as a higher priority than providing humanitarian relief to the Palestinians in Gaza.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Emil Bove's educational qualification and career path: How this SUNY Albany grad became Trump's pick for the US Court of Appeals
Emil Bove: Trump's Controversial Judicial Nominee Faces Scrutiny. (Getty Images) Emil Bove, a senior Justice Department official and longtime legal adviser to Donald Trump, has recently drawn national attention—not for his extensive courtroom résumé, but due to mounting controversy surrounding his nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. A third whistleblower has come forward with claims that Bove misled lawmakers during his June 2025 confirmation hearing, contradicting statements he made about a Justice Department prosecution. These new allegations come on the heels of previous claims by former DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni, who accused Bove of suggesting attorneys may need to defy court orders to carry out the Trump administration's immigration agenda. Despite his legal credentials, Bove's nomination has ignited intense debate in the Senate, with over 900 former DOJ attorneys and more than 75 former judges publicly opposing his appointment. Critics argue that his close alignment with Trump, his role in dropping charges against political allies, and whistleblower accusations raise red flags about his impartiality and fitness for a lifetime judicial role. While Bove retains strong backing from GOP senators and Republican attorneys general, Democrats and civil rights groups continue to push back, citing concerns about the politicization of the judiciary. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Premium 3 & 4 BHK ( 1079 - 1829 ) from ₹72.03 Lacs* at Jessore Road Srijan Realty Learn More Early Life and Academic Foundation Emil Joseph Bove III was born in 1981 in Geneva, New York, and spent part of his childhood in Seneca Falls. The son of an attorney who served as an assistant New York attorney general, Bove showed early promise both academically and athletically. He graduated as salutatorian from Mynderse Academy in 1999, where he was an active participant in soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. Bove attended the University at Albany, SUNY, graduating summa cum laude in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts in public policy and economics. He captained the Albany Great Danes men's lacrosse team and was named the America East Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year. After working as a paralegal in the Southern District of New York, he earned his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2008, where he served as editor-in-chief of the Annual Review of Criminal Procedure. Early Legal Career: Clerkships and Private Practice Following law school, Bove clerked for Judge Richard J. Sullivan of the Southern District of New York (2008–2009) and then for Judge Richard C. Wesley of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals (2009–2010). He joined Sullivan & Cromwell as an associate in 2011, gaining experience in high-stakes litigation. Rise as a Federal Prosecutor In 2012, Bove joined the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York under Preet Bharara. He focused on national security and narcotics cases and rose to co-chief of the Terrorism and International Narcotics Unit in 2019. He led prosecutions against figures like César Sayoc and Ahmad Khan Rahimi. However, concerns about his aggressive legal tactics reportedly hindered a promotion in 2018. He resigned in 2021. Return to Private Practice and Role in Trump's Legal Team Bove briefly worked at Chiesa, Shahinian & Giantomasi before joining Blanche Law in 2023. Shortly thereafter, he became part of Donald Trump's legal team, representing the former president in multiple criminal cases, including the classified documents and election interference prosecutions. Senior DOJ Role and Judicial Nomination Bove was appointed principal associate deputy attorney general in November 2024 and served as acting deputy AG from January to March 2025. His DOJ tenure has included controversial decisions, such as dismissing the Eric Adams corruption case and allegedly targeting prosecutors involved in January 6 cases. In June 2025, Trump nominated him to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals—a move that has since become a flashpoint in the debate over judicial independence. TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here . Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
