In his new memoir titled "Promise Me America," former U.S. President Joe Biden delivered sharp criticisms against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Biden accused Netanyahu of putting his personal political interests above Israel’s security and of disregarding repeated American demands to reduce civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip. Biden stated that from the onset of the conflict, he urged Israeli authorities to take precautionary measures to alleviate Palestinian civilian suffering, expressing frustration that despite Netanyahu's repeated promises, civilian targeting continued unabated.
He described a recurring pattern of delay and evasion by Netanyahu, who verbally acknowledged that rising civilian deaths harmed Israel’s image and international support but proceeded with military operations resulting in further casualties.
Biden also recounted how Israeli officials repeatedly offered excuses regarding the massacres, yet Netanyahu consistently made promises he had no intention or ability to fulfill. Biden’s patience reportedly wore thin despite understanding the pressures Netanyahu faced after the October 7 events.
He accused Netanyahu of lacking the statesmanlike mindset essential for safeguarding Israel’s long-term strategic interests, instead prioritizing his immediate political survival over security and stability.
These revelations come amid broad domestic criticism in the U.S. accusing Biden of allowing Netanyahu to manipulate him and securing unlimited military aid despite Biden being convinced he was being misled.