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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Biden Criticizes Netanyahu in New Memoir Excerpt

Former U.S. President Joe Biden criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a new memoir, accusing him of prioritizing political needs over Israel's interests and of making empty promises regarding civilian casualties in Gaza.

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What happened

  1. 01Joe Biden criticized Benjamin Netanyahu for prioritizing political needs over Israel's interests.
  2. 02Biden claimed Netanyahu promised to avoid civilian harm in Gaza but had no intention to keep it.
  3. 03Netanyahu acknowledged rising civilian casualties damaged Israel's image and U.S. support.
  4. 04Biden observed a pattern of Netanyahu promising more action followed by more civilian deaths.
  5. 05The memoir excerpt also addressed narratives about Biden's age and mental fitness.

Biden stated that Netanyahu acknowledged the damage caused by civilian deaths but continued offensive actions. The memoir also addresses narratives about Biden's own age and mental fitness.

Translated and summarized by baba from Haaretz, the latest report. Read Haaretz’s original

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