Joe Biden

Biden to Netanyahu:

'Working tirelessly to release all hostages'

US President tells Netanyahu that the situation of the hostages being held by Hamas is "appalling" and he is committed to secure their release.

Netanyahu in message to US:

'We reject international dictates'

After speaking to Biden, Netanyahu responds to reports that the administration is planning to establish a Palestinian state: Israel will continue to oppose the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.

For the second time this week:

Netanyahu and Biden speak

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden speak for about 40 minutes, discuss hostage release deal and the war in Gaza.

Biden blocks deportation of PA Arabs for 18 months

US President issues order protecting majority of Palestinian Arabs from deportation until August 2025 after signing executive order imposing sanctions on 4 settlers.

Putin endorses Biden for president in 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters that he believed US President Joe Biden's experience and approach made him the better candidate for the upcoming elections.

US considering legislation package against Israel

The proposed changes would roll back Trump administration decisions benefiting Israel and is intended to exert additional pressure against the invasion of Rafah.

Report:

Biden quickly advancing plan for Palestinian state

Biden administration and several Arab countries are advancing a plan to declare a Palestinian state after the war in Gaza ends; timetable expected to be announced within weeks.

Target of US sanctions:

'I couldn't believe it, Biden is occupied with me?'

Ever since Yinon Levi, a farmer from south of Hebron, found out he was subject to US sanctions, he and his wife Sapir's bank account has been blocked and they can't purchase necessities at the grocery store.

Biden:

'US working on Gaza truce of at least six weeks'

US President says the key elements of a hostage release deal are on the table: Gaps remain, but I’ve encouraged Israeli leaders to keep working to achieve the deal.

Report:

Biden's expletive-laden rants against Netanyahu

Five sources have reported that the US President has vented his frustration with the Israeli Prime Minister's refusal to comply.

US official:

'Framework in place for hostage deal, gaps remain'

Following Biden-Netanyahu conversation, senior administration official says Biden is determined to bring about a hostage release deal.

Biden to Netanyahu:

'No Rafah op. without plan to protect civilians'

The Prime Minister and President spoke for 45 minutes and discussed hostage negotiations, humanitarian aid, and Israel's expected operation in Rafah.

Rabbi to banks:

'Freeze Joe Biden's accounts'

Rabbi Shimon Ben-Tzion demands that banks worldwide freeze any accounts held by Joe Biden in retaliation for the sanctions leveled at Israeli citizens.

So who is in charge of America? We really don’t know

So who you gonna call when you need assistance? If, say, you are the prime minister of Israel. Benjamin Netanyahu, and there is urgent business to discuss, you call, but nobody answers. Op-ed.

What fuels the Biden and IJC attacks on Israel?

What is really on trial at the IJC - and what does Biden mean by "over the top"? After all, if israelis are really mass murderers, they are pretty bad at it. Op-ed.

White House confirms:

'Biden was referring to Israel’s conduct in Gaza'

White House press secretary clarifies that President Biden was referring to Israel’s military operation when he described the response in Gaza as “over the top”.

After Special Counsel's report

Biden: My memory is fine

Biden fires back at Special Counsel who probed his use of classified documents and said the President is "an elderly man with a poor memory".

Biden:

'Israel’s response in Gaza is over the top'

Biden tells reporters he is working to bring about a lasting pause in the fighting in Gaza: Lots of innocent people are in trouble and dying. And it's got to stop.

Special Counsel:

'Biden is an elderly man with a poor memory'

Special Counsel releases report on Biden's handling of classified documents, says no charges will be brought forward while calling out President's memory issues.

The empty toolbox

America's policy: Heads, we lose; tails, they win. With those odds, further attacks are not only inevitable; they are logical.

'Awareness for Alzheimer's'

Ben-Gvir apologizes for son's post mocking Biden

National Security Minister's son Shuvael Ben-Gvir wrote a post in which he implied that the US President has Alzheimer's disease. His father apologized: 'President Biden is a friend of Israel.'

'For the good of the country'

Trump says he wants to debate Biden immediately

Biden when told Trump is calling for a debate: If I were him, I would want to debate me too.

Biden threatens to veto House's Israel aid bill

The Biden administration opposes the legislation due to the fact that it supports a broader bill which provides assistance to both Ukraine and Israel while providing new funds for border security.

Biden's spokesman denies

Report: Biden cursed Netanyahu in closed talks

Politico reports that Biden privately called Netanyahu a “bad f***ing guy.” Biden spokesperson: The president did not say that, nor would he.

After being targeted by US sanctions:

Israeli bank freezes farmer's bank account

Yinon Levi, who was one of four Israelis to be targeted by US sanctions was notified by Bank Leumi that his bank accounts have been frozen.

Netanyahu:

'I don't need help with international relations'

Prime Minister Netanyahu rebuked National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for criticizing US President Joe Biden in a recent interview.

Biden wins South Carolina primary

US President wins Democratic primary, defeating longshot candidates Marianne Williamson and Dean Phillips.

PA criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir

PA foreign affairs bureau welcomes decision of President Joe Biden to impose sanctions those accused of involvement in attacks on Palestinian Arabs in Judea and Samaria.

'Disgrace to free world's values'

Yesha Council Chairman decries US sanctions

Shlomo Ne’eman says fact that the US only sanctioned four proves that there is no phenomenon of violence, calls on Israeli government not to 'lend a hand in this ugly game.'

'Serious threat to the peace'

Biden signs order to sanction four 'settlers'

Order states that such acts of violence 'undermine the foreign policy objectives of the United States, including the viability of a two-state solution.'

'Antisemitic lie':

Biden considered sanctions on Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

President Biden is expected to sign off on sanctions on Judea and Samaria residents involved in violent attacks against Palestinians. Minister Smotrich responds.

Biden decides how to respond to strike on US troops

US President tells reporters that the US does not need a wider war in the Middle East, but did not elaborate on his decision, which came after consultations with top advisers.

Biden may order drastic retaliation for drone strike

US officials claim that the attack has crossed US President Biden's 'red line', but that the US will still not risk open war with Iran.

Biden campaign set for record-breaking ad budget.

The campaign is expected to start following primaries in August, and to include a historic budget for television and digital advertising.

US officials:

'Biden response to Jordan attack will be powerful'

President Biden is wary of triggering a war with Iran, but is likely to retaliate for attack which killed US service members, according to CNN.

White House spokesman:

'Israel is relying less on its Air Force in Gaza'

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby comments on tensions between Netanyahu and Biden: They don't always agree on everything but they have the kind of relationship where they can be frank and honest.

Trump:

'Attack on US Army - a result of Biden’s weakness'

Former US President says that if he were President, Hamas' attack on Israel and Sunday's drone attack on US troops would not have happened.

Report:

US weighing using weapons sales to pressure Israel

US gov't considering leveraging Israeli requests for military aid to force reduction of attacks on Gaza, report says.

Biden:

'Push back against attempts to minimize October 7'

US President issues statement ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day: The alarming rise of despicable antisemitism at home and abroad is unacceptable.

Efforts to release hostages

Biden and Qatar's Emir speak about Gaza

US President speaks with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani about efforts to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas.

Analyst:

'Biden's plan is a surrender agreement for Israel'

Analyst Zvi Yehezkeli warns that the offers to end the war are only getting more lucrative for Hamas as time goes on.

White House:

'Biden maintaining open mind on two-state solution'

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says Biden understands “the need for some flexibility" when it comes to the format of an independent Palestinian state.

Haley:

'Biden and Trump are equally bad'

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says Biden and Trump are focusing too much on the past.

CNN: Netanyahu not ruling out Palestinian state

CNN reports on Biden-Netanyahu phone call, PM Netanyahu's office issues unusual Shabbat statement.

White House:

'Biden welcomed decision to allow flour into Gaza'

White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby on conversation between Biden and Netanyahu: The President discussed his vision for a two-state solution.

For the first time in 28 days

Biden and Netanyahu speak

White House announces conversation between US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Sources say it lasted 40 minutes and was positive.

Hunter Biden agrees to deposition before Republicans

Son of US President will appear for closed-door deposition on February 28 as part of impeachment inquiry efforts into his father.

Report:

US laying the groundwork for post-Netanyahu era

NBC News reports: Biden administration working with other Israeli leaders after Netanyahu rejected plan for Arab countries to rebuild Gaza, which includes normalization with Saudis in exchange for a Palestinian state.

Biden to meet Congress leaders, discuss Israel aid

National security supplemental package that includes funding for Ukraine and Israel has been in flux due to disagreements between Democrats and Republicans.

US Defense Secretary released from hospital

Secretary Lloyd Austin's sudden absence due to prostate cancer treatment was not explained to other top officials for several days, and has left many in Washington displeased.

Biden to hostages' families:

'We will never stop working to bring Americans home'

President Biden releases statement marking 100 days of captivity for the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza: No one should have to endure even one day of what they have gone through, much less 100.

Sanders:

'You can be pro-Israel without supporting Netanyahu'

Senator Sanders warns Biden his support for Israel’s military operation in Gaza could affect his standing among young progressive voters.

Biden:

'We delivered a message to Iran about Houthis'

US President says the United States delivered a private message to Iran about Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.

White House:

'US is not in favor of a ceasefire in Gaza'

National Security Spokesperson John Kirby clarifies Biden's comments, says ceasefire at this time would only benefit Hamas.

White House:

'Biden didn't know Austin had cancer until today'

White House says Biden did not learn that his Defense Secretary had prostate cancer until the news of the diagnosis was disclosed to the public.

Anti-Israel activists disrupt Biden speech in church

Anti-Israel activists interrupt US President's speech in church where white supremacist murdered 9 to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.

Biden staffers demand President push for ceasefire

Campaign staff and White House interns have published open letters calling on US President Joe Biden to work more actively for a long-term ceasefire in Gaza.

DeSantis:

'Biden is empowering terror-supporting PA'

Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate says he will impose sanctions on the PA if elected president.

Uproar in US:

Sec. Austin was hospitalized, Biden wasn't told for days

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on New Year's Eve, but officials in the White House didn't learn about it until Thursday.

Report: Biden pressured Netanyahu to reduce airstrikes in Gaza

Biden pressured Netanyahu to focus on targeted operations, reduce widescale airstrikes, New York Times report says.