The White House canceled a meeting with Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the US of withholding weapons, which he claims has affected Israel’s military operations in Gaza. President Biden’s advisers, angered by these accusations, canceled a planned meeting. Secretary of State Antony Blinken clarified that only 2,000-pound bombs are under review, and other supplies are being provided as usual.
The White House has canceled a planned meeting with Israel concerning Iran following accusations by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In a video released on Tuesday, Netanyahu alleged that the US has been withholding weapons and ammunition from Israel for several months, hindering Israel's offensive in southern Gaza's Rafah.
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Joe Biden's advisers responded strongly to this accusation by canceling the meeting scheduled for Thursday.
While a US official stated that the move serves as a consequence for such public accusations, another indicated that the meeting might be postponed, not entirely canceled.
In May, Biden delayed delivering certain heavy bombs to Israel over concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken clarified that only 2,000-pound bombs are under review, while other operations continue as usual.