President Biden conveyed on Tuesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration is witnessing a decline in global support. According to the White House transcript and a pool reporter at a campaign reception, the president stated, “Israel faces a critical decision. Bibi is confronted with a challenging choice. There’s no doubt about the imperative to confront Hamas. It’s unquestionable. None. Zero. They absolutely have the right to do so.”
But he raised some concerns about the toll of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, which is now in its third month following Hamas’ deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
President Biden emphasized that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a challenge in maintaining international support due to indiscriminate bombings. While acknowledging differences with Netanyahu, the Biden administration advocates for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, contrasting with Netanyahu’s government. President Biden conveyed
The president urged Netanyahu to make moves to strengthen the Palestinian Authority and acknowledged the difficulty in dismissing the possibility of a Palestinian state in the future. Biden’s remarks were shared despite the event being a campaign reception, emphasizing the need for changes in Israeli policies. The president’s stance on supporting Israel with military assistance persists, contingent on addressing the situation with Hamas, but he also cautioned about the potential shift in global public opinion.