Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to American President Biden’s criticism of Israel’s legal reform and his exclusion from an invitation to the White House by asserting that Israel is an independent country and makes decisions without external pressures. Netanyahu acknowledged his 40-year relationship with Biden and expressed gratitude for the US’s commitment to Israel, emphasizing the strength of the alliance between the two nations. Furthermore, the Prime Minister underlined his government’s commitment to restoring balance between the three authorities and strengthening democracy, achieved through a broad consensus. Netanyahu stated that Israel’s decisions are based on the will of its citizens and not influenced by external pressures, including that of its allies. Additionally, there is an article available on the same topic.
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Netanyahu answers Biden: “Israel is an independent country”
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29.03.23 | 01:03
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to American President Biden’s harsh criticism of the legal reform and to the fact that he will not be invited to the White House soon, and claimed: “Israel is an independent country that makes decisions not based on external pressures”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded tonight to Biden’s criticism of Israel and the promotion of legal reform in recent months, and claimed that Israel is an independent country that makes decisions not based on external pressures.
“I have known President Biden for over 40 years and I appreciate his many years of commitment to Israel,” Netanyahu said in response to President Biden’s words.
“The alliance between Israel and the United States is strong and it always overcomes the differences of opinion that emerge from time to time between us.”
Netanyahu emphasized: “The government led by me is committed to strengthening democracy by restoring the proper balance between the three authorities, which we strive to achieve with broad consensus.”
“Israel is an independent country that makes its decisions according to the will of its citizens and not based on external pressures, including our best friends,” claimed the Prime Minister in his response to Biden.