Biden and Netanyahu Disagree on Gaza Conflict at Start of Ramadan with No Ceasefire
President Biden expressed his concern that Israel cannot afford to have 30,000 more Palestinians killed in pursuit of Hamas terrorists.
A clash between U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arose regarding Israel’s strategy in the conflict with Hamas as Ramadan began with no ceasefire in sight.
Biden criticized Netanyahu’s approach, stating that it is causing more harm than good to Israel due to the loss of innocent lives.
The President reiterated his call for a ceasefire and suggested a prisoner exchange for a six-week period to initiate peace during Ramadan.
He emphasized the importance of preventing further Palestinian casualties and reaffirmed his commitment to achieving a ceasefire in Gaza.
Biden also assured that he will not abandon Israel but stressed the need to prioritize innocent lives in the conflict.
Netanyahu responded to Biden’s comments, defending his policies as being in the best interest of the majority of Israelis and crucial for Israel’s security.
He vowed to continue the military operation in Rafah despite objections from the U.S., aiming to prevent a repeat of the tragic events of October 7, 2023.
Israeli minister Benny Gantz has previously warned Hamas of potential Israeli intervention in Rafah during Ramadan if the hostages are not released, emphasizing the importance of preventing further violence and protecting innocent lives.
The conflict with Hamas has resulted in significant casualties, with over 30,000 deaths reported by the Gaza Health Ministry.
Reuters contributed to this report.
