White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby described Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent criticism of the United States as 'disappointing, offensive, infuriating and false.' Netanyahu had accused the U.S. of withholding weapons aimed at Israel, a claim that has stirred significant controversy.
White House spokeswoman Karin Jean-Pierre addressed the issue, denying the allegations made by Netanyahu. She clarified that 'We have no idea what he's talking about. There is one shipment of weapons that has been delayed. Apart from that, everything is progressing as usual.'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken also weighed in, emphasizing that the cooperation between Israel and the U.S. remains strong. He noted that the security relationship between the two nations extends beyond the conflict in Gaza, highlighting threats from Iran, Hezbollah, and other organizations. Blinken reassured that the U.S. is committed to ensuring Israel has what it needs to protect itself.
Netanyahu had released a video from his office earlier, criticizing the American administration for delaying a weapons shipment. He compared Israel's fight against Hamas in Gaza to Britain's battle against the Nazis in World War II, urging the U.S. to 'give us the tools and we will finish the job much faster.'
In response, Blinken confirmed that only a single shipment had been delayed, while the rest were on their way to Israel. He reiterated that the U.S. is working diligently to support Israel's defense needs.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu's video has sparked a heated debate about the U.S.-Israel relationship, with many questioning the timing and accuracy of his statements.
- The comparison made by Netanyahu between Israel's current conflict and World War II has drawn mixed reactions, with some seeing it as a powerful analogy and others viewing it as an exaggeration.
- The delayed shipment mentioned by both sides is a point of contention, but officials from both countries have assured that overall military support remains robust.
