It was some of the president's harshest criticism of Netanyahu since Oct. 7.
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the White House on May 31, 2024 in Washington, DC. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Netanyahu's radical right-wing coalition partners ultranationalist ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have threatened to leave the coalition and topple the government if the current proposal turns into an agreement. He said Netanyahu is under enormous pressure within Israel to secure the release of hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza and "is prepared to do about anything to get the hostages back."
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