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Biden's approach to the Middle East shifted dramatically with the onset of conflict stemming from Hamas' attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. Initially focused on pragmatic diplomacy, Biden found himself navigating a complex landscape where U.S. commitments to Israel coincided with growing humanitarian crises in Gaza. While the administration did offer substantial military aid, critics charge Biden's approach inadvertently fueled accusations of complicity in humanitarian disasters and collective punishment against Palestinians.