Biden Memoir Accuses Netanyahu of Breaking Promises, Prioritizing Politics
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Former U.S. President Joe Biden's new memoir, "Promise Me, America," accuses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of consistently breaking promises and prioritizing his political survival. Biden claims Netanyahu made commitments he had no intention of fulfilling, particularly regarding actions in Gaza following the October 7th attacks. The book, releasing next week, details Biden's frustration with Netanyahu's perceived lack of statesmanship.
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- Joe Biden's memoir accuses Benjamin Netanyahu of breaking promises and prioritizing politics.
- Biden claims Netanyahu made commitments he had no intention of keeping.
- The former president expressed frustration with Netanyahu's actions after the October 7th attacks.
- Biden noted Netanyahu acknowledged damage from Gaza casualties but continued aggressive actions.
- The memoir "Promise Me, America" is set to be released next week.
- Biden will forgo a large promotional tour due to cancer treatment.
Former U.S. President Joe Biden has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of systematically breaking promises and prioritizing his own political survival over the country's interests, according to excerpts from Biden's new memoir, "Promise Me, America." Published by CNN, the book claims Netanyahu "had no problem making promises he had neither the ability nor the intention of keeping."
Biden recounts how his hopes for lasting Middle East peace were "shattered" by Hamas's October 7, 2023, terror attack. He recalls calling Netanyahu that day, noting that the prime minister acknowledged the damage that rising Gaza casualties were inflicting on Israel's image and U.S. support. However, Biden observed a recurring pattern: Netanyahu would promise to do more, followed by further aggressive actions resulting in more civilian deaths.
"When we pointed this out to them, the Israelis always had an explanation or an excuse, but the result was the same. Bibi would make promises he had neither the ability nor the intention of keeping, without batting an eye," Biden wrote. While acknowledging Netanyahu operated under immense pressure, Biden expressed frustration with his perceived inability to think like a statesman and defend Israel's long-term interests rather than his short-term political needs.
The memoir, "Promise Me, America," is set to be released next week. Biden will reportedly not conduct a large promotional tour for the book due to his ongoing cancer treatment.
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