Biden changes tone on Israel amid declining poll numbers

President's handling of war in Gaza risks alienating young voters

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President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference in November following a deal between Hamas and Israel to swap hostages and prisoners. © Reuters

KEN MORIYASU, Nikkei Asia diplomatic correspondent

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday struck a more critical tone toward Israel, in a sign of alarm within the White House over the unpopularity of his stance on the war in Gaza among younger voters.

Three recently released polls showed voters disapprove of his handling of the Israel-Hamas war. The poll results come as Biden loses ground in head-to-head comparisons against former President Donald Trump and on specific issues, such as economic and foreign policy.

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