Biden Criticizes Netanyahu's Unfulfilled Gaza Civilian Protection Promises
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Former U.S. President Joe Biden, in his memoir, criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to fulfill promises to protect civilians in Gaza. Biden states that Netanyahu acknowledged the damage caused by civilian casualties but continued military actions that led to more deaths. The memoir highlights disagreements that intensified in Spring 2024.
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- Joe Biden claims Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly broke promises to protect Gaza civilians.
- Netanyahu acknowledged civilian casualties harmed Israel's image and U.S. support, Biden writes.
- Biden expressed disappointment in Netanyahu prioritizing short-term politics over national interests.
- Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan previously made a similar assessment of Netanyahu.
- Disagreements between Biden and Netanyahu escalated in Spring 2024.
Former U.S. President Joe Biden, in his upcoming memoir "Promise Me, America," details disagreements with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the protection of civilians in Gaza. Biden asserts that from the outset of the war, he urged Netanyahu to take all possible measures to safeguard Gazan civilians and reduce casualties. According to Biden, Netanyahu repeatedly promised to do so but failed to follow through.
Biden recounts personal discussions with Netanyahu where the Prime Minister acknowledged that rising civilian casualties were damaging Israel's international image and eroding U.S. support for the war. Despite these acknowledgments and promises to improve the situation, Biden states that subsequent military actions continued to result in more civilian deaths.
"When we protested, the Israelis always found explanations or justifications, but the result was the same. It's not a problem for Bibi to make promises he is unable or unwilling to keep," Biden is quoted as saying. He also noted his understanding of the pressures Netanyahu faces as Prime Minister.
However, Biden expressed deep disappointment with Netanyahu's perceived inability to prioritize Israel's long-term national interests over his own short-term political calculations. This sentiment echoes an earlier assessment by former Mossad chief Meir Dagan, who reportedly stated that Netanyahu placed his personal political interests above those of the country.
The memoir touches upon escalating tensions between Biden and Netanyahu in Spring 2024, stemming from the ongoing military campaign in Gaza and other Israeli operations in the Middle East.
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