Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a podcast interview Thursday that U.S. President Joe Biden told him he would impose a full arms embargo on Israel if it continues its military operation in Rafah. Netanyahu made the remarks in a podcast with host Ben Ben Baruch.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a podcast interview Thursday that U.S. President Joe Biden threatened to impose a full arms embargo on Israel if the military operation in Rafah continues. Netanyahu made the remarks in a podcast hosted by Ben Ben Baruch, a right-wing commentator. The quote, if accurate, would represent a significant escalation in U.S.-Israel tensions over the Rafah campaign. There has been no official response from the White House or the Israeli Prime Minister's Office beyond the podcast recording.
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