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Former Biden officials are speaking out about what happened behind the scenes on Israel

JL;DR SUMMARY Former Biden administration officials are publicly expressing criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of ceasefire negotiations during the Gaza conflict, suggesting that his actions hindered the process. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Biden AdministrationU.S. Israel RelationsNetanyahuDemocratic PartyHumanitarian CrisisGaza ConflictDiplomacyCeasefire NegotiationsMiddle East PolicyArms Sales

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Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel
"Matthew Miller, the State Department spokesperson under Biden, told an Israeli news channel last week that the Biden administration repeatedly considered publicly announcing that Netanyahu was hindering a ceasefire deal, but decided against it for fear of emboldening Hamas."
Washington, Washington DC, United States
"U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan answers questions during the daily press briefing at the White House, May 13, 2024 in Washington, DC."
New York, United States
"In an interview Tuesday with The New Yorkers Isaac Chotiner, Lew expanded on the Foreign Affairs piece, telling Chotiner that Bidens commitment to supporting Israel in a legitimate, just fight was clear, and that had to coexist with pressing them on these humanitarian issues."

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