In the interview with TIME Magazine, President Joe Biden discussed various foreign policy matters, including his stance on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The conversation, led by TIME's Massimo Calabresi, delved into Biden's perspectives on China, the Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine War, and other significant global issues. Despite the ongoing student protests highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Biden's support for Israel and its leader became a focal point of the discussion.
While Biden did not explicitly criticize Netanyahu's handling of the conflict with Hamas, he did imply that Netanyahu's actions might be politically motivated. When questioned about potential war crimes committed by Israeli forces in Gaza, Biden responded with uncertainty. Reports suggest that the U.S. Administration was aware of Israel's approach to warfare, which has strained relations with some allies.
On May 31, Biden proposed a phased cease-fire plan to end the conflict and secure the release of hostages, while also working towards a regional agreement involving Saudi Arabia. Some individuals close to Biden believe that Netanyahu is the primary obstacle to achieving a broader peace agreement. Although Biden did not directly accuse Netanyahu of prolonging the war for political reasons, he acknowledged that such a conclusion could be drawn.
In response, Netanyahu mentioned having disagreements with Biden regarding Israel's response to terrorist attacks by Hamas on October 7 but expressed hope for resolving them. The interview shed light on the complex dynamics between the two leaders and their differing approaches to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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