Biden Compares Netanyahu to Trump, Cites Concerns Over Democratic Institutions
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Former US President Joe Biden, in his new memoir, criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for prioritizing political survival over Israel's long-term needs. Biden stated that Netanyahu's actions reminded him of former President Donald Trump, citing concerns about Netanyahu's disregard for truth and democratic institutions. The revelations come from excerpts of Biden's book published by The Wall Street Journal.
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- Joe Biden's memoir criticizes PM Netanyahu's political priorities and leadership style.
- Biden compared Netanyahu's tendencies to those of former US President Donald Trump.
- The former president expressed concerns about Netanyahu bending democratic institutions.
- Biden suggested Netanyahu prioritizes short-term political survival over Israel's long-term interests.
- Excerpts of the memoir were published by The Wall Street Journal.
Former US President Joe Biden has revealed new details from his time in the White House in his upcoming memoir, "Promise Me, America." In excerpts published by The Wall Street Journal, Biden discusses the October 7th massacre and accuses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of prioritizing his short-term political survival over Israel's long-term interests.
Biden expressed a lack of trust in Netanyahu, noting that the Prime Minister's tendencies reminded him of former President Donald Trump. "He tended to treat truth lightly and did not hesitate to bend democratic institutions to serve his personal needs," Biden wrote, according to the report.
The former president's remarks offer a critical perspective on Netanyahu's leadership, particularly in the context of the events following the October 7th attacks.
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