Asked in an interview with Time magazine published Tuesday whether he accepts the allegation made by some that Netanyahu is prolonging the war for his own political self-preservation, Biden responded, “I’m not going to comment on that.”
But he subsequently added, “There is every reason for people to draw that conclusion.”
The remark made headlines and sparked follow up questions during White House and State Department briefings later today. Administration spokespeople declined to elaborate further on whether Biden himself shared the views of Netanyahu’s critics.
A reporter shouted the question again at Biden after he wrapped up a speech at the White House on Tuesday afternoon, asking again whether Netanyahu has been playing politics with the Gaza war.
“I don’t think so, Biden responded, apparently trying to calm tensions that may have been sparked by his remark to Time. “He’s trying to work out the serious problem that he has.” READ MORE