Biden Told Netanyahu To 'Stop Bull******g' Amid Middle East Crisis: Report

US President Joe Biden reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "stop bullshitting me" during a conversation on Thursday, according to Channel 12 News.

This exchange occurred after Netanyahu informed Biden that Israel was progressing in negotiations for a hostages-for-ceasefire deal with Hamas and would soon dispatch a delegation to resume talks.

Days earlier, Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli strike in Iran. Following this event, tensions have escalated as Iran and Tehran-backed groups vowed revenge for the assassinations of their leaders.

President Biden has rallied regional powers to help repel Iran's missile-and-drone attack on Israel during the night of April 13–14.

Hostages-for-Ceasefire Deal

The conversation between Biden and Netanyahu also touched on Israeli-US cooperation in anticipation of a potential full-scale war with Iran and its proxies. Biden concluded by saying, "Don't take the president for granted," emphasizing the importance of their strategic partnership.

In response to the report, the Israel Prime Minister's Office issued a statement on Saturday. It read, "The prime minister does not interfere in American politics and will work with whoever is elected president, just as he also expects the Americans not to interfere in Israeli politics," The Times of Israel reported.

Netanyahu's Stance Post-Biden's Decision

Meanwhile, after President Joe Biden decided not to run for re-election, Netanyahu feels emboldened to take stringent actions against Iran.

A senior Israeli official told The Telegraph that Biden had previously tried to "restrain" Netanyahu from responding too harshly to Iran's attacks while he was still running for re-election.

The official stated, "He told him not to respond too harshly to Iran's attacks. And Iran knew this, which is why they exploited the situation to attack Israel," as quoted by The Telegraph. This suggests that Netanyahu might now adopt a more aggressive stance towards Iran without fearing US political repercussions.

This development comes amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, with both sides preparing for possible further confrontations. The international community watches closely as these events unfold, impacting regional stability and global diplomatic relations.

The situation remains fluid as both nations navigate through these heightened tensions. The outcome of these negotiations and actions will likely shape future geopolitical dynamics in the region.