Netanyahu ‘hurts Israel’ by failing to prevent civilian deaths in Gaza: NPR
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WILMINGTON, Del. — President Joe Biden said Saturday that he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “hurting Israel more than helping it” with the way he is handling the war with Hamas in Gaza. said.
The US leader expressed support for Israel’s right to pursue Hamas after the October 7 attack, but said Prime Minister Netanyahu should “pay more attention to the innocent lives lost as a result of the actions taken.” I have to pay.” Biden’s latest remarks in an interview with MSNBC’s Jonathan Capehart come after he has warned for months that Israel risks losing international support over the mounting civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip. pointed out that the relationship between the two leaders was becoming increasingly strained.
Mr. Biden said of the death toll in the Gaza Strip, “It goes against Israel’s position. I think it’s a big mistake.”
Biden said a potential Israeli invasion of the Gaza city of Rafah, where more than 1.3 million Palestinians have taken refuge, was a “red line” for him, but he warned that an Israeli missile interceptor would protect Israeli civilians. He said he has no intention of reducing weapons such as Iron Dome. Residents have been affected by rocket attacks in this area.
When asked about Rafah, “It’s a line that shouldn’t be crossed,” he said, “but I’m never going to leave Israel. The defense of Israel remains important, so there’s no line that shouldn’t be crossed. I’m going to cut off all weapons. They don’t have the Iron Dome to protect themselves.”
Biden said he was prepared to visit Israel again and make his case directly to Israel’s parliament. He visited Israel a few weeks after the October 7 attack. He did not elaborate on how or if such a trip would materialize.
U.S. leaders had hoped to secure a temporary ceasefire before Ramadan begins next week, as Hamas has balked at a deal pushed by the U.S. and its allies that would halt fighting for about six weeks. That possibility is becoming less and less likely. Hostages held by Hamas and Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, and a surge in humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Israel remains committed to continuing its invasion and annihilating Hamas, which killed approximately 1,200 people and took approximately 250 hostages inside Israel on October 7. The militant group released dozens of hostages during a ceasefire in November but has refused to release more without guarantees of a rematch. A complete end to hostilities.
Meanwhile, more than 30,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, the majority of them women and children, and hundreds of thousands are starving, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry.
Biden noted that CIA Director Bill Burns is currently seeking to revive the agreement in the region.
Biden’s comments came after he was captured on a hot mic after speaking to Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., during Thursday night’s State of the Union address. He says he and Israeli leaders need to “come to Jesus and have a meeting.”
During the exchange, Bennett congratulated Biden on his speech and called on the president to continue pressuring Netanyahu over growing humanitarian concerns in Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also participated in a brief conversation.
Biden responded, using Netanyahu’s nickname: “I told him, Bibi, please don’t repeat this. But you and I are going to ‘come to Jesus’ and have a meeting.” Ta.
A close aide to the president then spoke quietly into the president’s ear, appearing to warn him that his microphone remained on while Biden worked in the room.
After receiving the warning, Biden said, “I’m using a hot mic here.” “Good. That’s good.”
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WILMINGTON, Del. — President Joe Biden said Saturday that he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “hurting Israel more than helping it” with the way he is handling the war with Hamas in Gaza. said. The US leader expressed support for Israel’s right to pursue Hamas after the October 7 attack, but said Prime Minister Netanyahu should “pay more attention to the innocent lives lost as a result of the actions taken.” I have to pay.” Biden’s latest remarks in an interview with MSNBC’s Jonathan Capehart come after he has warned for months that Israel risks losing international support over the mounting civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip. pointed out that the relationship between the two leaders was becoming increasingly strained.
Mr. Biden said of the death toll in the Gaza Strip, “It goes against Israel’s position. I think it’s a big mistake.” Biden said a potential Israeli invasion of the Gaza city of Rafah, where more than 1.3 million Palestinians have taken refuge, was a “red line” for him, but he warned that an Israeli missile interceptor would protect Israeli civilians. He said he has no intention of reducing weapons such as Iron Dome. Residents have been affected by rocket attacks in this area. When asked about Rafah, “It’s a line that shouldn’t be crossed,” he said, “but I’m never going to leave Israel. The defense of Israel remains important, so there’s no line that shouldn’t be crossed. I’m going to cut off all weapons. They don’t have the Iron Dome to protect themselves.” Biden said he was prepared to visit Israel again and make his case directly to Israel’s parliament. He visited Israel a few weeks after the October 7 attack. He did not elaborate on how or if such a trip would materialize.
U.S. leaders had hoped to secure a temporary ceasefire before Ramadan begins next week, as Hamas has balked at a deal pushed by the U.S. and its allies that would halt fighting for about six weeks. That possibility is becoming less and less likely. Hostages held by Hamas and Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, and a surge in humanitarian aid to Gaza. Israel remains committed to continuing its invasion and annihilating Hamas, which killed approximately 1,200 people and took approximately 250 hostages inside Israel on October 7. The militant group released dozens of hostages during a ceasefire in November but has refused to release more without guarantees of a rematch. A complete end to hostilities.
Meanwhile, more than 30,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, the majority of them women and children, and hundreds of thousands are starving, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry. Biden noted that CIA Director Bill Burns is currently seeking to revive the agreement in the region. Biden’s comments came after he was captured on a hot mic after speaking to Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., during Thursday night’s State of the Union address. He says he and Israeli leaders need to “come to Jesus and have a meeting.” During the exchange, Bennett congratulated Biden on his speech and called on the president to continue pressuring Netanyahu over growing humanitarian concerns in Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also participated in a brief conversation. Biden responded, using Netanyahu’s nickname: “I told him, Bibi, please don’t repeat this. But you and I are going to ‘come to Jesus’ and have a meeting.” Ta. A close aide to the president then spoke quietly into the president’s ear, appearing to warn him that his microphone remained on while Biden worked in the room. After receiving the warning, Biden said, “I’m using a hot mic here.” “Good. That’s good.”
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