Netanyahu criticizes Biden for withholding bombs from Israel

Financial Times June 18, 2024, 09:00 PM UTC

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu criticized US President Joe Biden for withholding 2,000lb bombs from Israel, calling it "inconceivable." The decision was a historic break in US policy. Biden cited concerns over Israel's military conduct in Gaza. Netanyahu's defiance of the White House has led to domestic criticism. The US remains committed to providing Israel with necessary weapons but is concerned about their use in densely populated areas.


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