In War, a book out next week, journalist Bob Woodward reports that Biden regularly accused Netanyahu of having no strategy, and shouted “Bibi, what the f***?” at him in July, after Israeli strikes near Beirut and in Iran.
Asked about the book, one US official familiar with the two leaders’ past interactions said Biden has used sharp, direct, unfiltered and colourful language both with and about Netanyahu while in office.
Wednesday’s call was “a positive call, and we appreciate the support of the US,” Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon told reporters.
“And as we stated earlier, Israel will retaliate for the attack … We will choose the locations. It will be painful for the Iranian regime,” Danon said.
Gallant cancelled a Wednesday visit to the Pentagon, the Pentagon said. Gallant said in a statement he had postponed the visit at Netanyahu’s request until after the prime minister spoke with Biden.
