Netanyahu Calls Biden Holding Back Weapon Shipment To Israel 'Inconceivable:' 'Give Us The Tools And We'll Finish The Job A Lot Faster'

In a recent development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has voiced his disapproval of U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to halt a shipment of large bombs to Israel. Netanyahu described the move as “inconceivable” in a video released on Tuesday.

What Happened: Netanyahu, in his video message, acknowledged the support from the U.S. but also expressed his disappointment over the decision to withhold weapons and ammunition from Israel, Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

"It's inconceivable that in the past few months, the administration has been withholding weapons and ammunitions to Israel. Israel — America's closest ally, fighting for its life, fighting against Iran and our other common enemies," he said in the video.

"During World War II, [Winston] Churchill told the United States ‘Give us the tools, we’ll do the job.’ And I say, give us the tools and we'll finish the job a lot faster."

The decision to withhold 2,000-pound Joint Direct Attack Munitions in May marked a significant shift in the U.S.’s long-standing policy of funding and supplying weapons to its closest ally in the region. This move was perceived as a stern rebuke of the Israeli military’s conduct in Gaza.

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Why It Matters: The U.S.-Israel relationship has been strained recently due to various factors. Netanyahu recently rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire plan with Hamas amid internal coalition challenges. Both the U.S. Department of State and the European Union's European Council have placed Hamas in their foreign terrorist organization lists.

Moreover, the video also arrived ahead of Netanyahu’s address to the U.S. Congress. Bipartisan leaders invited the Israeli prime minister amid allegations of war crimes by the International Court of Justice.

Adding to the tension, Netanyahu dissolved Israel’s war cabinet amid internal strife, as the war with Hamas continued. This move followed the departure of former general Benny Gantz from the government.

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