In a recent development that has raised eyebrows among political observers, reports have emerged that President Joe Biden abruptly ended a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a heated discussion. The conversation reportedly took place on December 23, 2023, and centered around the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
According to a report by Axios, the conversation became heated when Biden pressed Netanyahu to release withheld Palestinian tax revenues. The issue of Palestinian tax revenues has been a point of contention between the two leaders, with the Biden administration urging Israel to release the funds to help support the Palestinian Authority.
During the call, Biden reportedly told Netanyahu that he expected him to solve the issue, adding that “this conversation is over” and ending the call. The Daily Caller also reported that Biden had been going out on a limb for Netanyahu every day and that when Netanyahu needed to give something back, he was unwilling to do so.
The call has sparked speculation about the state of the relationship between Biden and Netanyahu, with some suggesting that it could signal a shift in the U.S.-Israel relationship. The White House has not commented on the reports, and it remains to be seen how this development will affect the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
It is worth noting that this is not the first time that reports have emerged of Biden and Netanyahu having a tense phone call. In May 2023, the two leaders reportedly had a heated discussion about the Israel-Hamas war, with Biden expressing his support for a ceasefire and Netanyahu refusing to back down.
As the situation in the Gaza Strip continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how this latest development will impact the U.S.-Israel relationship and the ongoing conflict in the region.
