Staff Reports
President Biden suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is prolonging the war in Gaza for his own political benefit. He mentioned that there is a strong possibility for individuals to come to this conclusion. President Biden also referenced an internal debate in Israel over a proposed judicial overhaul that may have influenced Mr. Netanyahu’s actions in the war.
Additionally, Mr. Biden conveyed that his main disagreement with Mr. Netanyahu is about the aftermath of the war. He emphasized the need for a transition to a two-state solution after the conflict in Gaza, stating that this is his biggest disagreement with the Israeli Prime Minister.
President Biden indicated that Mr. Netanyahu has faced international criticism for his handling of the war on Hamas in Gaza. He also raised concerns about the significant loss of life and widespread hunger among Palestinian civilians, as well as the deaths of aid workers in the fighting.
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While Mr. Biden expressed reluctance to blame Mr. Netanyahu for intelligence failures before the attacks on Israel by Hamas militants, he underscored that the Prime Minister’s approach to the war has not been helpful. Despite this, he indicated that Mr. Netanyahu was not the only one who overlooked certain intelligence prior to the attacks.
Overall, President Biden’s remarks underscore his disagreements with Mr. Netanyahu regarding the handling of the Gaza conflict and the desired outcome of the war. It highlights his administration’s stance on the need for a transition to a two-state solution and the concern for civilian casualties and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
