Staff Reports
President Biden’s administration has gone into overdrive, insisting that his relationship with Israel is as sturdy as a brick wall, even as a bombshell upcoming book by journalist Bob Woodward suggests otherwise. Amidst these claims, the White House decided to downplay Biden’s colorful frustrations directed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which apparently included some choice expletives. It sounds like a diplomatic dinner conversation had gone off course.
Senior deputy White House press secretary Emilie Simons took to the skies onboard Air Force One, aiming to reassure reporters that the U.S.-Israel bond is “ironclad.” However, the real question on everyone’s lips is how that could possibly be true when Biden allegedly called Netanyahu a liar and used some less-than-family-friendly terms like “son of a b——.” The politician’s ability to succinctly express his thoughts on Netanyahu might have ruffled a few feathers. Still, perhaps this is the kind of “honest conversation” that Biden meant his long-standing relationship with Netanyahu could navigate.
As Woodward writes in his new book,
Biden on Netanyahu: “That son of a bitch, Bibi Netanyahu, he’s a bad guy. He’s a bad fucking guy!”
Biden on Putin: “That fucking Putin…
Putin is evil. We are dealing with the epitome of evil.”#Israel #Iran #Putin pic.twitter.com/cYFIUV004j— L.B Makanje (@LBMakanje) October 8, 2024
The backdrop of this diplomatic hullabaloo is a period of relentless attacks stemming from Hamas, which has claimed the lives of approximately 1,200 people in Israel since their latest reign of terror began on October 7. With casualties on both sides rising due to Israel’s military responses, the whole situation screams for a little sanity. Yet, instead, it seems to be escalating into what can only be described as a regional dumpster fire.
Biden’s pursuit of a cease-fire, aimed at both rescuing hostages and giving Israel a breather from criticism, isn’t quite firing on all cylinders. While he pushes for peace, it appears both Hamas and Netanyahu are more interested in keeping the status quo of chaos. The exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah, along with increasing spats with Iran, barely hint at a resolution. It’s almost as if every time the administration proposes a plan, someone decides it’s the perfect moment to escalate tensions instead.
To cap it off, despite Biden’s reportedly frustrated quips with Netanyahu, Simons pointed to a recent chat between Biden and Israeli President Isaac Herzog as proof that the relationship is still thriving. If only flying out to Wisconsin while making such claims was all the evidence needed to convince the world of an “ironclad” friendship! Meanwhile, the reality of the situation appears to be far more complicated than the White House is letting on, leaving many wondering just how long that so-called “ironclad” friendship will be able to stand firm amid the storm of hostility brewing in the Middle East.
