JERUSALEM, Israel – Despite differences of opinion, the White House and Israeli leaders continue to insist their relationship is on solid ground. Tuesday was one of the bloodiest days of the war for the Israeli Defense Forces.
After President Joe Biden’s comments about a change in Israel’s government earlier this week, the White House declared that despite its concerns, U.S. “support for Israel is not diminished.”
“The president (Monday) reflected the reality of global opinion, which also matters,” said National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby. “Our support for Israel is not diminished, but we have had concerns and we have expressed those concerns about the prosecution of this military campaign, even while acknowledging that it is Hamas that started this and it’s Hamas that is continuing it.”
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant also recognized the differences with the U.S., but he believes the two nations will find a way to work together.
“That’s the key and the base, Gallant declared. “They want our success, and we are aware we must do so while taking their needs into account, and without giving up on the goals of the war.”
In one of the toughest days of the war this week, ten IDF soldiers, including
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