Haim Saban, a Hollywood mogul and major Democratic Party donor, criticized President Joe Biden for withholding weapons from Israel in its conflict with Hamas. In an email published on Thursday, Saban expressed his disapproval of Biden’s decision to withhold a shipment of bombs from Israel due to disagreements over military actions.
The move by the Biden administration sparked shock and outrage in both Israel and the U.S. Barak Ravid of Axios.com shared Saban’s email to Biden’s aides, in which Saban urged the President to reconsider the decision as it could send a negative message to allies in the region.
Saban, who raised $4.5 million for Biden’s campaign earlier in the year, emphasized the importance of supporting Israel and defeating Hamas. He warned against bending to political pressure and highlighted the impact of the decision on Jewish voters who care about Israel.
Saban’s history of supporting Democratic candidates and his close ties to the Clintons underscored the significance of his criticism towards Biden’s actions. The email reflects Saban’s concerns about the implications of withholding weapons from Israel in its conflict with Hamas.
