‘Ready to Blow His Stack’: How Biden Nearly Cut Off Netanyahu Over Gaza
Former President Joe Biden threatened to cut off military aid to Israel during a tense April 2024 call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Brett McGurk, Biden's former top Middle East adviser, provided this account in the book Brink: Inside the Race to Free the October 7th Hostages. The reports indicate Biden used strong language and cursing to pressure Netanyahu to avoid a wider Middle East conflict and manage the Gaza war. However, a former Biden aide claims this U.S. pressure actually hindered negotiations with Hamas to release hostages.
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- ✓ Brett McGurk served as the top Middle East adviser to President Joe Biden.
- ✓ Joe Biden threatened to cut off U.S. military aid to Israel during a private call with Benjamin Netanyahu in April 2024.
- ✓ The account of Biden's effort to stop a war by threatening to cut aid is detailed in the book Brink: Inside the Race to Free the October 7th Hostages.
What changed
Brett McGurk provided the first inside account of Biden threatening to cut aid to Israel to prevent a wider regional war.
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Biden Threatened to Cut Israel Military Aid Over Gaza War
Former President Joe Biden threatened to cut off military aid to Israel during a tense April 2024 call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Brett McGurk, Biden's former top Middle East adviser, provided this account in the book Brink: Inside the Race to Free the October 7th Hostages. The reports indicate Biden used strong language and cursing to pressure Netanyahu to avoid a wider Middle East conflict and manage the Gaza war. However, a former Biden aide claims this U.S. pressure actually hindered negotiations with Hamas to release hostages.
Why it matters
The friction stems from the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 terror attacks and the subsequent Israeli military campaign in Gaza. These revelations highlight the internal strain between the U.S. and Israeli governments regarding war goals and regional stability. The tension reflects a struggle to balance military support for Israel with the goal of preventing a broader war with Iran.
What is confirmed
- Brett McGurk served as the top Middle East adviser to President Joe Biden.
- Joe Biden threatened to cut off U.S. military aid to Israel during a private call with Benjamin Netanyahu in April 2024.
- The account of Biden's effort to stop a war by threatening to cut aid is detailed in the book Brink: Inside the Race to Free the October 7th Hostages.
Still unconfirmed
- Joe Biden cursed at Benjamin Netanyahu during their private call.
- U.S. pressure on Israel harmed negotiations with Hamas to release hostages.
- Benjamin Netanyahu believed the U.S. would cut military aid during the Gaza war.
What to watch next
- Further excerpts from the book Brink regarding U.S.-Israel diplomacy.
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- The New York Times — ‘Ready to Blow His Stack’: How Biden Nearly Cut Off Netanyahu Over Gaza
- The Times of Israel — Ex-Biden aide: US pressure on Israel harmed talks with Hamas to release hostages
- yahoo.com — Joe Biden Reportedly Cursed at Netanyahu During Tense Private Call, Book Claims
- The Atlantic — How Biden Averted a War With Iran
- Haaretz — Ex-Biden official: Netanyahu thought U.S. would cut military aid during Gaza war
- The Times of India — How Joe Biden averted a wider war with Iran: Explained in 10 points
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