US President Joe Biden expressed his concern about the unrest in Israel in the lead up to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement about a legislation delay. As a supporter of Israel, he stated that the current situation cannot continue, making his position clear on the matter. However, Biden has no plan to invite Netanyahu to the White House in the near future, as confirmed by the National Security Council of the United States, despite earlier claims from the US ambassador to Israel. Netanyahu responded to Biden’s comments with appreciation for his commitment to Israel over the years and emphasized that Israel makes its own decisions independent of external pressures. The government led by him is working to strengthen democracy and achieve a balance between the three authorities through broad consensus.
US President Joe Biden this evening (Tuesday) referred to the turbulent days in Israel until Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s announcement about the delay of the legislation, saying that “like many devout supporters of Israel – I am very worried. They can’t go on this way. I have made it quite clear.” In addition, he clarified that he does not intend to invite Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to the White House in Washington in the near future.
The United States clarifies: “There is no concrete plan for Netanyahu’s visit to Washington”
Earlier today, the National Security Council of the United States clarified that “there is no plan for Prime Minister Netanyahu to visit Washington.” This, after the US ambassador to Israel claimed that Netanyahu is expected to meet soon with US President Joe Biden at the White House.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to Biden’s words, saying: “I have known President Biden for over 40 years and I appreciate his many years of commitment to Israel. The alliance between Israel and the United States is strong and it always overcomes the differences of opinion that appear between us from time to time.”
He added: “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.”