Biden Administration Apologizes to Arab Americans in Michigan for Handling of Gaza War

Senior advisers to President Joe Biden apologized privately to Arab Americans in Michigan for the administration's handling of the Gaza war and its public statements about Palestinians. The officials acknowledged "mistakes and missteps" in the response to the conflict and expressed regret for the administration's failure to stop the dehumanization of Palestinians. The meetings were held amidst mounting anger from Arab Americans, who are demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and have put the administration on notice that their support cannot be taken for granted. The Biden officials promised to address the community's demands and conveyed their commitment to issues such as funding for UNRWA and creating a Palestinian state.

• Senior advisers to President Biden apologized to Arab Americans in Michigan for the administration's handling of the Gaza war and its public statements about Palestinians.
• The officials acknowledged "mistakes and missteps" in the response to the conflict and expressed regret for the administration's failure to stop the dehumanization of Palestinians.
• Arab Americans are demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and have put the administration on notice that their support cannot be taken for granted.
• The Biden officials promised to address the community's demands and conveyed their commitment to issues such as funding for UNRWA and creating a Palestinian state.