Biden Angry Over Netanyahu's Declining Influence - Politico

Recently, Biden has been angry that his influence with Netanyahu has decreased, and phone conversations between them have turned into arguments, Politico reported, citing US officials.

Recently, Biden has been angry that his influence with Netanyahu has diminished, and phone conversations between them have turned into arguments. This is reported by Politico, citing US officials.

"The phone calls between the two often turn into shouting matches. "Biden has told his confidants that his Israeli counterpart does not want a ceasefire, and Netanyahu is trying to prolong the conflict in order to save his political future and help Trump in the November elections," the report said.

It is noted that Netanyahu and his government have been ignoring American recommendations on how to conduct the war against Hamas in Gaza for several months. Biden and his aides have repeatedly expressed frustration over Israel's expansion of its military targets in Gaza, which it says will have devastating consequences for Palestinian civilians and jeopardize the future of the deal to free Israeli captives.

Biden's critics say last month's deadly Israeli bombing of pagers belonging to Hezbollah members in Lebanon was the latest sign of waning US influence in the region. Because Netanyahu initially told US officials that he would suspend the fight against Hezbollah, but once the incident involving the pagers came to light, he flatly rejected the ceasefire offer. And the next day, minutes after the prime minister delivered a heated speech at the UN, Israel launched a missile attack on Beirut, killing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrullah and putting Hezbollah out of power.