Biden also shares his wish for Netanyahu's Coalition to "stop rushing to slam through a constitutional overhaul, without even the semblance of a national consensus." National Security Adviser Hanegbi refutes columnist's claims, saying that the call between the leaders was "good, cordial, and constructive."

Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington later walks back comments, saying they were aimed at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and not Israel.

During the Oval Office summit, the US leader notes his love of Israel and vows the US would stop Iran from getting a nuclear bomb. Herzog touts "ironclad military and security cooperation."