Political analysts believe that Netanyahu is on a collision course with the US administration. Biden administration's position turned to criticizing directions of the Netanyahu government seeking to carry out a military operation in Rafah.
Israel rejects Washington’s request to conclude a comprehensive exchange deal and a temporary ceasefire, and insists on Rafah invasion. The U.S. abstention from using its veto and abstaining from voting, which opened the way for the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza without the condition of releasing the kidnapped Israelis, indicates that tension in relations between the two sides has reached its peak.