Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu's approach 'hurting Israel more than helping it', says Biden
US President Joe Biden speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
United States President Joe Biden has said that the approach of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Gaza war is"hurting Israel more than helping Israel".
The remarks were made by Biden in an interview aired on Saturday (Mar 9). Such statementshave highlighted the increasing impatience of the US leader with Israel.
Netanyahu "has a right to defend Israel, a right to continue to pursue Hamas," said Biden, but stated that "he must pay more attention to the innocent lives being lost as a consequence of the actions taken."
Also Read:Israel says Hamas hardening stance on hostage deal to 'inflame region' during Ramadan
"In my view, he is hurting Israel more than helping Israel," the US president said.
Biden makes contradictory remarks over "red line"
)
'We acted immediately...': Indian PM Modi breaks silence on paper leaks as NEET protest, calls for Education Minister's resignation grows
)
He predicted COVID-19 and 2008 economic crisis, was labeled fearmonger. Now he has another dire warning
)
Kaylee Hottle was unconscious: Shocking details from first responders revealed after teen star's death
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Meet top 5 batters with most runs in India vs Zimbabwe T20Is
)
'What is wrong...': Anna Hazare breaks silence on Sonam Wangchuk's protest, makes an appeal to Centre
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
World's top 7 most liveable cities in 2026 — Check where India and Pakistan stand
)
IND vs ZIM, 1st T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India?
)
Trump announces 200% tariff on generic drugs: Here's what it means for 'Pharmacy of the World' India
)
'Don't waste...': CJI Surya Kant breaks silence on Delhi police brutality against protesting students
)
'This should not happen in a democracy': Shashi Tharoor slams detention of Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi after protest outside PM Modi's residence
)
Trump blames AI for viral video of mystery objects thrown from White House window, WH says ‘maintenance’. Who's lying?
)
FBI arrests alleged $547mn medicare fraud fugitive after 3-year global manhunt
)
US-Iran war cost hits $37.5 billion as Hegseth seeks $67 billion more for Pentagon
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Meet top 5 Indian batters with most T20I runs against Zimbabwe
)
UP BTech gold medalist dies by suicide after failing in nearly 50 govt job attempts, leaves note for father
)
'Is that a back-up Trump?' Mysterious look-alike standing behind Donald Trump baffles netizens
)
'Guru is the...': Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan shares message on education amid calls for his resignation
)
Dharmendra Pradhan's 1997 paper leak protest surfaces amid calls for resignation
)
Maharashtra Bandh call on July 23: What all you need to know
)
Salman Khan breaks silence on health concerns after viral Mumbai appearance
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why US fighter jets use seamless bubble canopies compared to Russian jets
)
Sonam Wangchuk's connection with George Soros and Ford Foundation explained!
)
ICC ODI Rankings: Joe Root jumps big, India trio close in on No. 1 spot
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
New OTT releases this week (July 20-26, 2026): Musafir Cafe, Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, 72 Hours- 5 new titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more
)
'George Soros playbook': Understanding the foreign funding network around Sonam Wangchuk
)
FIFA 2026 | 'I am truly sorry': Argentina's Enzo Fernandez, who get red card in final, reacts to loss
)
Student union leaders call off hunger strike at Jantar Mantar after civil society appeal, but protest continues
Amid the increasing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the left flank of Biden in an uproar, the US President made contradictory remarks while speaking about the "red line" over Israel'sthreatened offensiveon Rafah in southern Gaza.
He remained ambiguous over the issue of Israel's likely invasion of Rafah where nearly 1.5 million of the territory's 2.4 million residents are currently living.
The 81-year-old Democrat said, "It is a red line. I am never going to leave Israel. The defence of Israel is still critical."
"There is no red line (in which) I want to cut off all weapons so they don't have the Iron Dome (air defence system) to protect them," he added.
Once again contradicting his remarks, Biden said that there were in fact "red lines... You cannot have 30,000 more Palestinians dead."
Watch:UNRWA Row: UN releases report on Israeli accusations, accuses Israel of getting fake confessions
After delivering the State of the Union address, Biden had said on a hot mic that he would need to have a "come to Jesus" meeting with Netanyahu, which is an expression used in America and refers to a dramatic realisation that one needs to correct course.
Since the October 7 attack by Hamas, Israel has continuously bombarded the Gaza Strip.
On Saturday, Biden remained evasive on the possibility of another trip to Israel. He had made his last visit in October just after the deadly Hamas attack.
(With inputs from agencies)