US President Joe Biden and his aides are close to breaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to American media. The Wall Street Journal said that Netanyahu is challenging Biden by confirming plans for the military operation in the southern Gaza Strip.
The Washington Post quoted White House officials as saying that Netanyahu continues to publicly humiliate the United States by rejecting its demands. Some Biden aides argue that criticizing Netanyahu would allow the US president to distance himself from the scorched-earth policies of an unpopular prime minister.