Joe Biden: Netanyahu's actions in Gaza are a 'mistake'

• Published date: 10 April 2024
• Author: TOVAH LAZAROFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Biden was asked if he thought that Netanyahu cared more for his own political survival than the Israeli people

"I will tell you this. I think what he's doing is a mistake. I don't agree," Biden said.

He spoke of his anger over the IDF's airstrike that mistakenly killed seven aid workers from the World Central Kitchen.

"I think it's outrageous that those … three vehicles were hit by drones and taken out," he stated.

"So I'm what I'm calling for. Is for the Israelis to .. call for a ceasefire [and[ allow for the next six, eight weeks, total access to all food and medicine going into the country.

"I've spoken with everyone from the Saudis, to the Jordanians, to the Egyptians. They're prepared to move in and are prepared to move this food in."

"And I think there's no excuse to not provide for the medical and the food needs of these people. That should be done now," Biden said.

His statements were part of an extensive interview published on Tuesday but taped earlier.

Biden was not asked about the remaining 133 hostages, nor did he mention them, but he has repeatedly called for their release.

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