US President Joe Biden has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he is not doing enough to secure a deal to bring home two Israeli captives held by Hamas. Biden made the comments during a meeting with the American negotiating team who have been involved in ceasefire talks in Gaza.
The captives, Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, have been held by Hamas since 2014 and 2015 respectively. Their release has been a top priority for Israel in discussions with the Palestinian militant group.
Biden’s remarks come as tensions continue to simmer in the region following the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas, which left hundreds dead and thousands injured. The US has been actively involved in negotiations to bring about a ceasefire and work towards a long-term solution to the conflict.
Netanyahu has faced criticism from both domestic and international leaders for his handling of the conflict and the issue of the captives. Biden’s comments are likely to further strain the already tense relationship between the two leaders.
It remains to be seen how Netanyahu will respond to Biden’s remarks and whether they will have any impact on the ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire and the release of the captives.
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