Bob Woodward’s upcoming book, ‘War’, unveils a strained relationship between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, highlighting Biden’s private disapproval of Netanyahu’s actions in Gaza and Iran. The book reveals Biden’s strong criticism of Netanyahu’s military operations and his concerns about Israel’s global image.
In his new book, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson claims that a listening device was found in his private bathroom at the Foreign Office in London. This alleged incident occurred shortly after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2017. The revelation is part of Johnson’s wider account of his time in office, including his controversial views on lockdown parties and his resignation in 2023.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of installing a recording device in his bathroom during a 2017 visit. Johnson alleges the bugging occurred after Netanyahu used his bathroom at the British Foreign Office. While the Israeli Embassy has not commented, this incident adds to a history of alleged Israeli surveillance activities against foreign governments.
A conservative watchdog group, Protect the Public’s Trust, has accused the Department of the Interior (DOI) of failing to protect federal property during protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress. The group cites multiple instances of vandalism and violence, including the defacement of historical monuments and the burning of federal property, during protests in June and July 2024. They argue that the DOI, under Secretary Deb Haaland, has shown a pattern of negligence and potentially political bias in its handling of these events.
Amidst the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, mounting pressure is building on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure a ceasefire agreement and the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The discovery of six hostages’ bodies, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, has heightened urgency and fueled protests demanding action from Netanyahu. The US is actively engaged in mediating a deal, but a rejection could signify the end of American-led negotiations. The conflict has claimed thousands of lives and displaced a vast majority of Gaza’s population, prompting widespread calls for a resolution.
Vice President Kamala Harris’s handling of pro-Hamas protests during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the U.S. has ignited debate about her stance on U.S.-Israel relations. Republican Jewish Coalition National Political Director Sam Markstein criticizes Harris’s response as weak and claims her actions are indicative of a potential Harris presidency, highlighting concerns about her commitment to the U.S.-Israel alliance. The protests, marked by burning American flags and anti-Semitic slogans, have fueled anxieties about rising antisemitism in the U.S., particularly within the context of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Actor George Clooney reportedly called the White House to defend his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney’s work with the International Criminal Court (ICC). Clooney’s call came after President Biden criticized the ICC for seeking an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Clooney’s wife worked on the case, and he was reportedly irked by the Biden administration’s initial support for sanctions against the ICC. President Biden is scheduled to attend a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles on Saturday evening, where he will be joined by George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and former President Barack Obama. The fundraiser is expected to raise millions for Biden’s re-election campaign.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert believes the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict should have ended months ago. He criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the conflict, stating that while the war was inevitable, Netanyahu’s rhetoric and actions have been unnecessary and counterproductive. Olmert also expressed concern about the lack of a political plan for the future of Gaza and the potential for further instability in the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint session of Congress on July 24, highlighting America’s solidarity with Israel. The invitation was extended by congressional leaders despite ongoing political divisions regarding Israel’s military actions against Hamas in Gaza. The event is expected to underscore the divisions within Congress, particularly among Democrats, regarding Netanyahu’s handling of the conflict. Some Democrats have criticized Netanyahu’s strategy and are expected to boycott the address. Netanyahu’s visit comes after strained relations between the US President and the Israeli leader in recent months.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to deliver a highly anticipated and potentially divisive speech before a joint session of the US Congress on July 24. The address comes amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas war that has sparked political divisions in the United States. Netanyahu’s appearance is sure to provoke protests and highlight the growing rift within the Democratic Party over the prime minister’s war strategy.
