Posted 2/12/2024, 6:20:00 PM
Biden Venting Frustration With Netanyahu in Private as Gaza Crisis Continues
- Biden has privately expressed frustrations with Netanyahu, calling him an "a‐‐hole" at least 3 times
- Biden believes Netanyahu is "giving him hell" and being impossible to work with on Gaza crisis
- Despite frustrations, Biden hesitant to publicly criticize Netanyahu over policy differences
- Israel continues military strikes in Gaza despite US warnings about civilian casualties
- Biden reaffirmed support for Israel in call with Netanyahu, but questioned strikes in Rafah