Audio: What's Behind the United States' Strong Support for Israel?

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Published 10 months ago on

November 1, 2023

More than three weeks into the Israel-Hamas war, President Joe Biden continues to signal his strong support for Israel. That support goes back decades.

NPR’s “Here and Now” program took a look at the political, cultural and religious factors that have played a role.

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