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 @ISIDEWITHNewsDaily DiscussionIsraelUnited StatesGazaJoe BidenWarBenjamin NetanyahuBiden•••2wks ago

Netanyahu says Israel isn't a "vassal state" of the U.S

A day after President Biden warned Israel that a major attack on Rafah would cross a "red line" for U.S. support, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went on a rant during a meeting with his security cabinet.

"We are not a vassal state of the United States!" he declared, according to three people with knowledge of his remarks, including one of Netanyahu's aides.

Netanyahu's hot reaction last Thursday reflected his combative mood at a time when Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza has strained its relationship with the U.S.

The tension began escalating two weeks ago, after Biden put a hold on 3,500 U.S. bombs that were on a ship about to depart for Israel.

It was a shot across the bow to show Netanyahu how concerned Biden remains about the prime minister continuing to say he's planning to order an invasion of Rafah, where more than 1 million displaced Palestinians have taken shelter.

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 @AdoringCatLibertarian from Massachusetts commented…2wks2W

Tell me, this fiscal year alone, the U.S. has approved $20.8 Billion in military aid for Israel.

You’re “independent” now?

So, tell me Bibi, when do we get our money back?

 @Lobby1stJerryNo Labelsfrom Wisconsin commented…2wks2W

Bibi needs to be reminded nothing in life is free. A concept he seems unfamiliar with in his personal & professional life.

 @AmiableGr33nPartyDemocratfrom Virginia commented…2wks2W

Fine Bibi, we can save some money and send it to Ukraine instead.

 @EmptyLapwingTranshumanist from New Jersey commented…2wks2W

Then give us back the money and weapons. And shoot down the Iranian missiles on your own.

Ungrateful brats.

 @SoreP0l1cyAmerican Solidarityfrom Florida commented…2wks2W

Israel has nothing to do with the United States those who support Israel are free to move there I'll help them pack

 @AnnoyedUnit3dNationsLibertarianfrom Washington commented…2wks2W

Then stop begging for our money and weapons

 @Grassr00tLardSocialistfrom California commented…2wks2W

It’s more like the US is a vassal state of Israel isn’t it?

 @SuperiorS3curityGreenfrom Texas commented…2wks2W

Let’s stop sending Israel money and see how it gets along.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2wks2W

How would you react if your country's independence was questioned by an ally; would you support a strong stand against such statements?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2wks2W

Does a powerful ally like the U.S. have the responsibility to intervene in its ally's military decisions for the sake of peace?

 @9MHGCQL from Texas commented…2wks2W

Yes if the ally needs help we should be allowed to help

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2wks2W

How do you feel about one country trying to influence the military actions of another; is it right or wrong?

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