Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir slammed the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden, claiming his expected challenger in the 2024 election would handle the war in Gaza "differently," statements met with criticism by senior Israeli politicians. Ben-Gvir further stated that if Donald Trump was in the White House and not Biden, the "U.S. conduct would be completely different." Earlier this month, Ben-Gvir spoke with Israel's Kan public radio and spoke about mass emigration of Palestinians from Gaza and rebuilding of Israeli settlements. "Netanyahu is at a crossroads," Ben-Gvir warned, adding that the prime minister must "choose in what direction he'll go." Israel's Opposition Leader, Yair Lapid, reacted to Ben-Gvir's interview, saying that the far-right minister's claims "hurt Israel's international status."

Source: Wall Street Journal February 04, 2024 08:53 UTC