Title: President Biden Refuses to Invite PM Netanyahu, Strains US-Israel Relations
Subtitle: Observers claim Biden’s criticism of Israeli government aligns with Iran’s interests
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In a controversial move, United States President Joe Biden has once again declined to extend an invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House. The President cited his coalition partners as the reason behind the snub, a decision that has raised eyebrows and drawn commentary from various quarters. This development was highlighted in an opinion article published in the Wall Street Journal on Thursday.
According to Tom Needs, the US ambassador to Israel, it is imperative for the United States to maintain open lines of communication with Israel to prevent it from straying off course. He expressed concerns about Israel “going off the rails” if discussions between the two countries do not continue.
Critics have questioned President Biden’s persistent tendency to filter and criticize the Israeli government. The article raised the rhetorical question of whether the President and the American administration treat Netanyahu and his coalition partners worse than the Iranian government. This significant observation has triggered a debate surrounding the motives behind Biden’s actions.
The article also pointed out that when Netanyahu faced heightened vulnerability in late March, President Biden stated that Israel “will not be able to continue on this path” regarding judicial reforms. Netanyahu subsequently altered his stance and agreed to moderate the proposed reforms. However, this shift has led many Israelis to perceive the United States as siding with the opposition, straining the traditionally strong alliance between the two countries.
Another issue raised in the article was the ongoing judicial reform debate within Israel. The article argued that Biden’s commentary on the matter is unnecessary, asserting that Israelis are capable of robustly arguing their viewpoints without external interference. Meanwhile, as the President undermines the Netanyahu government, Hamas and other Iranian-backed factions are growing in strength in the West Bank, posing an additional threat to Israel’s security.
Iran remains a key player in the underlying dynamics of this situation. The article suggests that President Biden’s promised “longer and stronger” nuclear deal with Iran has unraveled, leaving his administration to scramble for an unwritten agreement that could potentially provide Tehran with access to significant funds on the brink of nuclear capability. With Iran’s proxies, such as Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad, benefiting from this development, the controversy surrounding Biden’s actions intensifies.
Warning of a “startling retreat” from the position held by former President Barack Obama, the article argues that President Biden is following a similar path with the aim of manipulating Israel and reshaping the region in alignment with Iran. Critics claim that this approach compromises US interests, as Tehran escalates its proxy wars and reduces US demands regarding Iran’s nuclear program. Furthermore, Biden’s recent diplomatic attacks against Saudi Arabia and Israel have raised concerns about the United States’ stance towards its key allies in the region.
As the US-Israel relationship takes a hit, tensions continue to rise, casting a shadow over the future of this longstanding alliance. Observers and stakeholders eagerly await further developments in the coming weeks, as both nations grapple with the challenges posed by Iran and other regional dynamics.