Netanyahu blames Democratic Party pressure for Biden's Gaza embargo
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Channel 14 that Joe Biden was not hostile to Israel but yielded to internal Democratic Party pressure, imposing an embargo during the war.
Benjamin Netanyahu appeared on Channel 14 and argued that former President Joe Biden was not an adversary of Israel, but that he gave in to pressure from within the Democratic Party, leading to an embargo during the ongoing war. He recounted Biden’s comment asking what Israel would fight with, to which Netanyahu replied they would use their fingernails and ultimately prevailed. Netanyahu stated that Israel has completed about 90% of the required military work, leaving a small portion unfinished.
He warned that current trends in the United States could affect future relations if the White House changes hands, praising Donald Trump as Israel's strongest recent ally. Netanyahu suggested that a Trump presidency would provide an opportunity to confront Iran more aggressively.
Why it matters
Netanyahu's remarks signal heightened Israeli frustration with U.S. policy and hint at shifting diplomatic dynamics.
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