Netanyahu-Biden conversation
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has released a statement detailing his conversation with President Joe Biden regarding Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas. This discussion highlights different approaches to resolving the crisis in Gaza, especially with regard to a potential military operation in Rafah.

The Difference in the Assessment of the Situation

  • A statement from Netanyahu’s office stressed Israel’s unwavering commitment to its strategic goals in the conflict: the complete destruction of Hamas, the release of hostages and the assurance that Gaza would cease to pose a threat to Israel’s security. It stressed the importance of combining these military objectives with humanitarian assistance to help achieve peace and stability in the region.
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  • On the contrary, the White House presented a nuanced perspective, focusing on President Biden’s warning about the planned Israeli offensive in Rafah. In comments made by NBC, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan stressed the solidarity of the United States with Israel in achieving the goal of defeating Hamas, but expressed concern about the humanitarian consequences of a full-scale military operation. Sullivan stressed the potential for an increase in the number of civilian casualties, an aggravation of the humanitarian crisis and the risk of further isolation of Israel in the international arena.
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Status of Rafah

A particular point of contention is the status of Rafah as the most important center for the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The lack of a clear Israeli plan to evacuate civilians or ensure their well-being after the operation prompted President Biden to ask Israel to send a specialized team to Washington. This group, consisting of military officials, intelligence officials and humanitarian specialists, is expected to dispel American concerns about the Rafah operation and consider alternative strategies to achieve Israel’s military goals.

A Critical Moment

This critical moment in U.S.-Israeli relations, when the United States is directly involved in the military planning of the final stages of the conflict. This reflects the firm position of the United States to ensure that any military action in Gaza is consistent with broader strategic goals and humanitarian principles.

Netanyahu-Biden conversation

Netanyahu’s response, which agreed to Biden’s request to send an Israeli delegation to Washington, illustrates the challenges facing Netanyahu, who sought to preserve Israel’s autonomy in dealing with the United States, especially after restricting Defense Secretary Gallant’s trips to Washington and expressing disappointment over Gantz’s unauthorized visit.


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