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Biden Memoir Accuses Netanyahu of Prioritizing Politics Over Israel's Future

In excerpts from his upcoming memoir, "Promise Me, America," former US President Joe Biden sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of breaking promises and prioritizing his own political survival over Israel's long-term interests. The excerpts, which were published by CNN, detail the strained relations and clashes between the two leaders, particularly following the October 7 attacks and during the subsequent war in Gaza.

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01Former US President Joe Biden accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of breaking promises and prioritizing his political survival over Israel's interests in his upcoming memoir.
02Excerpts from the book, titled "Promise Me, America," were published by CNN and detail strained relations following the October 7 attacks.
03Biden claims he urged Israel to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza, but Israeli actions did not change despite Netanyahu acknowledging the damage to Israel's image.
04The memoir states that Netanyahu had no qualms about making promises he had no power or intention to keep.
05Former US officials Brett McGurk and Phil Gordon also recount tensions and disagreements with Netanyahu in the book.
06According to The Jerusalem Post, Kamala Harris suggested Netanyahu preferred Donald Trump's return to office to support aggressive plans in Gaza.
07Biden also addresses concerns about his own mental fitness and health in the memoir, referencing his actions after October 7.

According to the memoir, Biden urged Israel from the beginning of the conflict to take precautions to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza. Although Netanyahu acknowledged that rising Palestinian casualties were damaging Israel's international image and American support, Biden claims that Israel's actions on the ground did not change, with Israeli officials offering explanations or excuses whenever challenged.

Biden expressed deep frustration with Netanyahu's conduct, writing that the Prime Minister had no qualms about making promises he had no power or intention to keep. He criticized Netanyahu for failing to think like a statesman and focus on Israel's future, rather than his own short-term political needs. The book also touches on specific points of tension, such as the strike on the World Central Kitchen, and includes accounts from former officials Brett McGurk and Phil Gordon regarding disagreements with Netanyahu.

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