A day after President Biden warned Israel that a major attack on Rafah would cross a "red line" for U.S. support, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went on a rant during a meeting with his security cabinet.
"We are not a vassal state of the United States!" he declared, according to three people with knowledge of his remarks, including one of Netanyahu's aides.
Netanyahu's hot reaction last Thursday reflected his combative mood at a time when Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza has strained its relationship with the U.S.
The tension began escalating two weeks ago, after Biden put a hold on 3,500 U.S. bombs that were on a ship about to depart for Israel.
It was a shot across the bow to show Netanyahu how concerned Biden remains about the prime minister continuing to say he's planning to order an invasion of Rafah, where more than 1 million displaced Palestinians have taken shelter.
@AdoringCatLibertarian1mo1MO
Tell me, this fiscal year alone, the U.S. has approved $20.8 Billion in military aid for Israel.
You’re “independent” now?
So, tell me Bibi, when do we get our money back?
@Lobby1stJerryNo Labels1mo1MO
Bibi needs to be reminded nothing in life is free. A concept he seems unfamiliar with in his personal & professional life.
@ISIDEWITH1mo1MO
Does a powerful ally like the U.S. have the responsibility to intervene in its ally's military decisions for the sake of peace?
@9MHGCQL1mo1MO
Yes if the ally needs help we should be allowed to help
@Grassr00tLardSocialist1mo1MO
It’s more like the US is a vassal state of Israel isn’t it?
Then stop begging for our money and weapons
Israel has nothing to do with the United States those who support Israel are free to move there I'll help them pack
@SuperiorS3curityGreen1mo1MO
Let’s stop sending Israel money and see how it gets along.
Fine Bibi, we can save some money and send it to Ukraine instead.
Then give us back the money and weapons. And shoot down the Iranian missiles on your own.
Ungrateful brats.
@ISIDEWITH1mo1MO
@ISIDEWITH1mo1MO
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