During an interview with MSNBC's Jonathan Capehart, President Joe Biden expressed concerns over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the conflict in Gaza, stating that Netanyahu's actions are causing more harm than good to Israel. Despite acknowledging Israel's right to defend itself and pursue Hamas, Biden emphasized the need for greater attention to the loss of innocent lives.
Since October 7, Israel's military operations in Gaza have resulted in significant civilian casualties, prompting repeated warnings from Biden to Netanyahu regarding the humanitarian crisis. However, Biden clarified that while he considers a potential Israeli invasion of Gaza's Rafah city as a "red line," he remains committed to providing defensive weapons like the Iron Dome missile interceptors to protect Israeli civilians.
While expressing willingness to address the Israeli Knesset directly and potentially visit the country again, Biden refrained from providing specifics on such plans.
The Biden administration's support for Israel's actions in Gaza has drawn criticism, with some protesters dubbing the president "Genocide Joe." Despite calls for a ceasefire, Washington has continued to back Israel's military campaign, including blocking UN Security Council resolutions urging the cessation of hostilities.
