Senior Biden administration officials are set to meet with Arab-American and Muslim leaders in Michigan amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The visit comes as President Biden faces challenges in the state and trails in polls.
At the meeting, there is an expectation for a push to call for a cease-fire and address the release of hostages and prisoners.
Tamer Madhani, Joey Cappelletti, and Seung Min Kim wrote reported in the Associated Press, “‘I’m going into that room and making it clear that the frustrations are that a cease-fire needs to be called,’ said Michigan state Rep. Alabas Farhat, adding that there also needs to be a release of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.”
“Farhat said he expected Thursday’s meeting to be the first in a series and ‘a new channel being opened up directly to the White House.’ While the meetings are a step forward, Farhat said, ‘it’s not a substitute for a cease-fire or policy change,’” the outlet continued.
The meeting is seen as a new channel to the White House, but not a substitute for policy change.
The administration is navigating a delicate balance between pro-Israel and anti-Israel sentiments.
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