Continuous attacks from Israel continue in Gaza.
Now its impact is also falling on American politics. America’s own Muslim leaders have protested against the American government’s support for these attacks.
These leaders have rejected the invitation for Roza Iftar (breaking of fast) organized by President Joe Biden.
After this, the White House has decided to organize a small Iftar party only, in which only people working in the administration will attend.
Wael al-Zayat, who leads the Muslim advocacy group Emgaz, attended an iftar hosted at the White House last year.
But this time he refused to break the fast with Biden, saying, ‘It is inappropriate to attend the feast like this when there are conditions of starvation in Gaza.’
He said the White House changed its plans on Monday after several people declined the invitation. Told community leaders that he wanted to organize a meeting focused on the administration’s policies.
Al Zayat denied this also.
Many American-Muslims are angry at Biden for supporting Israel over the siege of Gaza. The President’s Democratic Party fears that the declining support of Muslims for Biden could pave the way for Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, government Muslim officials, national security officials and many Muslim leaders can attend the Iftar feast to be held on Tuesday. However, the White House has not disclosed their names.
Let us tell you that Iftar party is being held in the White House for the last several years. Many prominent Muslim leaders were invited to these feasts.
These include Abdullah Hammoud, the mayor of Dearborn, Michigan. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said community leaders had asked for the working group to meet.
He described the meeting as an opportunity to ‘get feedback from them’. As for the private iftar, Jean-Pierre said, ‘The President is going to continue his tradition of hosting the Muslim community during Ramadan.’