In a video and series of tweets attributed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli leader expressed frustration over the reported delay in the supply of weapons and ammunition from the United States to Israel. Amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas, Netanyahu emphasized the importance of receiving these "tools" to expedite the resolution of hostilities.
According to the prime minister, during a recent meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, he conveyed his "deep appreciation" for the US support since the beginning of the war on Oct. 7, when Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israeli towns and bases that included horrific atrocities, including rape. However, he also voiced concern over the administration's alleged withholding of weapons and ammunition over the past few months, a decision he deemed "inconceivable" considering Israel's status as America's closest ally and its fight against Iran and other common adversaries.
Video: PM Netanyahu attacks Biden administration over shipments / Credit:X/@israelipm
Quoting a famous remark by Winston Churchill during World War II, Netanyahu stated, "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 Prime Minister further revealed that Secretary Blinken assured him the administration was working tirelessly to remove these bottlenecks hindering the arms supply. "Secretary Blinken assured me that the administration is working day and night to remove these bottlenecks," Netanyahu said. "I certainly hope that's the case. It should be the case." Netanyahu expressed hope that this would indeed be the case, reiterating the urgency of Israel receiving the necessary weaponry while engaged in a struggle for its survival.
Highlighting Israel's position as America's closest ally and its fight against Iran and other common adversaries, the prime minister questioned the rationale behind such a decision. "Israel, America's closest ally, fighting for its life, fighting against Iran and our other common enemies," he remarked.
Shortly after the video was published, Blinken said the administration was still reviewing one shipment of large bombs for Israel over concerns that they could be used in densely populated areas. Biden mentioned the shipment several months ago in an interview with US media, citing concern for potential collateral damage it could create.
