Biden Urges Netanyahu to Expedite Hostage Deal in White House Meeting

Aug 3, 2024, 05:27 PM

U.S. President Joe Biden has reportedly demanded that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expedite a hostage and ceasefire deal within one to two weeks. According to a senior Israeli official, Biden emphasized the urgency of the matter during a recent phone call, raising his voice and insisting that the deal is the most important issue at present. Despite Netanyahu's assurances that progress is being made and that a delegation will be sent to Cairo for negotiations, Biden expressed frustration, telling Netanyahu to 'stop bullshitting me' and 'don't take me for granted.' The exchange, reported by Israel's Channel 12, highlights growing tensions between the U.S. and Israel over the handling of the hostage situation. The conversation reportedly took place during a White House meeting.