Netanyahu Cancels U.S. Delegation After UN Vote Dispute Strains Relations
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Netanyahu canceled a delegation meant to travel to Washington this week after the U.S. abstained from a UN vote calling for a Gaza ceasefire.
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The White House said it was "disappointed" and "perplexed" by Netanyahu's response, but tried to downplay the rift.
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The canceled delegation was to discuss Israel's plans to launch an offensive into Gaza's Rafah area, which U.S. officials warn against.
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After the U.S. abstained from the UN vote, Netanyahu's office called it a "clear retreat" from previous U.S. policy.
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The U.S. rejected claims it changed its policy, saying Israel is "choosing to create a perception of daylight here when they don’t need to."