The White House is worried about what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might say when he addresses a joint session of Congress next month.
Senior White House officials are concerned that Netanyahu will use the speech to criticize President Joe Biden for not supporting Israel enough in its war against Hamas, according to Politico. Their concerns have grown with Netanyahu’s public statements showing frustration with the United States, including when he recorded an English-language video accusing the administration of withholding aid.
A senior official told Politico, “He could make it far worse up there in front of Congress.”
Another official told the outlet, “No one knows what he’s going to say.”
In the video, Netanyahu said the U.S. “has been withholding weapons and ammunitions to Israel,” for “months.” It sparked frustration within the administration,…
