Biden’s meek stance on Gaza ceasefire does little to quell progressive ire

President stands accused of granting Benjamin Netanyahu impunity as he hews to traditional US support for Israel

Joe Biden's expression of support for a ceasefire between Israeli forces and Hamas has not quietened calls from progressive Democrats for more decisive intervention, but may have bought some time with the centre and right of his party.

Biden was left in little doubt about the strength of feeling on the issue on Tuesday when he visited Dearborn, Michigan, home to about 40,000 Arab Americans. The route taken by his motorcade was lined by protesting crowds waving Palestinian flags.