Biden Urges Change as Gaza Conflict Strains Netanyahu's Global Support

Amid the escalating Gaza conflict, President Biden criticizes Israeli PM Netanyahu, urging a change in approach and expressing concerns over diminishing global support. Tensions within Netanyahu's coalition and the devastating toll in Gaza underscore the complexities, as the US President reflects on their decades-long relationship and past disagreements.

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US President Joe Biden has publicly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a campaign fundraiser in Washington, emphasizing the need for change in Netanyahu's approach. Biden expressed concern over Israel's "indiscriminate bombing" in Gaza, warning that it is causing a decline in global support.

Addressing a gathering hosted by former AIPAC board chair Lee Rosenberg, Biden acknowledged Netanyahu as a friend but asserted, "I think he has to change. This government is making it very difficult for him to move." The US President highlighted the growing rift within Netanyahu's hardline coalition, particularly regarding their opposition to a two-state solution.

The backdrop of Biden's comments is the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) continue their actions. The IDF's retaliatory assault on Gaza City has resulted in a staggering toll, with 18,205 people killed and nearly 50,000 wounded, according to the Gaza health ministry. These numbers have triggered sharp criticism within the United States.

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Biden further delved into the complex relationship he shares with Netanyahu, referencing their decades-long association. During a White House reception for the Jewish Hanukkah festival, he reminisced about disagreements with Netanyahu, citing an inscription on an old photograph: "Bibi, I love you, but I don't agree with a damn thing you had to say."

The US President did not specify the current differences between them but acknowledged that Israel is in a "tough spot," hinting at disagreements over the ongoing war against Hamas and the treatment of Palestinians. Biden has faced criticism for supporting Israel's response to Hamas' October 7 cross-border attack, where 1,200 people were killed, and 240 were taken hostage. Approximately 100 hostages have been freed since then.