Biden Criticizes Netanyahu's Handling of Gaza War in Memoir
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Former U.S. President Joe Biden criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his new memoir, accusing him of breaking promises to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza and prioritizing political needs. Biden recounts private conversations where he urged restraint, but claims Netanyahu repeatedly failed to act, leading to more civilian deaths. The memoir also defends Biden's own cognitive fitness against criticism and asserts his strength as the Democratic candidate for the 2024 election.
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- Joe Biden criticizes Benjamin Netanyahu in his memoir for failing to keep promises on Gaza civilian casualties.
- Biden claims Netanyahu prioritized political needs over Israel's long-term interests during the war.
- The former president recounts repeated private discussions urging Netanyahu to minimize civilian harm.
- Biden defends his own cognitive abilities against criticism, citing his actions post-October 7th.
- He asserts he remains the strongest Democratic candidate to defeat Donald Trump in 2024.
Former U.S. President Joe Biden has sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his new memoir, alleging that Netanyahu failed to uphold promises to minimize civilian casualties in Gaza during the war.
According to a CNN report, Biden recounts numerous conversations with Netanyahu following the October 7th attacks, accusing the Israeli leader of prioritizing his own political interests over Israel's long-term welfare. Biden writes that Netanyahu "had no problem making promises he had no ability, or intention, to keep." He states that from the war's outset, he urged Israel to take precautions to reduce Palestinian civilian suffering, a point he raised privately with Netanyahu multiple times. Biden notes that Netanyahu acknowledged the damage the rising civilian casualty count was inflicting on Israel's image and American support for the war.
Biden describes a recurring pattern where Netanyahu would promise to do more, followed by further offensive actions resulting in more civilian deaths. He claims that whenever the U.S. administration raised concerns about civilian harm, Israel offered explanations or excuses, but the situation remained unchanged. Biden asserts that Netanyahu did not hesitate to commit to actions he neither intended nor was able to execute.
Biden, whose relationship with Netanyahu spans decades, details his growing frustration during the war. He expresses disappointment that Netanyahu, despite facing immense pressure, "couldn't think like a statesman and protect Israel's long-term interests, not just his short-term political needs." The memoir also addresses criticisms of Biden's own cognitive abilities and age during the 2024 presidential race, which he refutes by citing his actions immediately after the October 7th attack and his subsequent visit to Israel.
Additionally, Biden discusses internal Democratic Party criticism over his Gaza policy, which fueled the "Uncommitted" protest movement. Despite this, he maintains he is the strongest candidate to defeat Donald Trump in 2024, arguing that no serious challenger entered the Democratic primaries against him because he was too strong.
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