In his latest book, “War,” author and journalist Bob Woodward reveals the deep-seated distrust between US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to excerpts, Biden did not hold back his frustrations, reportedly referring to Netanyahu as a “f***ing liar” and a “son of a b***h,” and labeling close aides of the Israeli leader as “liars.”
Biden allegedly stated, “18 of the 19 people who work for Netanyahu are liars,” highlighting the total lack of trust between the two leaders. However, Woodward notes that despite their tensions, the US maintains its alliance with Israel, with Biden committed to a pro-Israel policy.
In related developments, Israeli forces resumed airstrikes in southern Beirut, targeting a Hezbollah underground weapons storage facility in Dahiyeh. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that their fighter jets conducted the operation based on intelligence reports.
Meanwhile, the IDF also announced the elimination of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, the head of Hamas’s drone operations in the northern Gaza Strip. Al-Mabhouh was reportedly responsible for directing drone attacks against Israel.
In another incident, Israeli police arrested Vladimir Verhovski, a 35-year-old resident of Petah Tikva, for allegedly plotting to assassinate an Israeli scientist in exchange for $100,000 from Iranian agents. Verhovski is accused of gathering information for Iran and carrying out various tasks, including painting graffiti and distributing flyers. ### Biden’s Frustration with Netanyahu Exposed in Woodward’s New Book
In another incident, Israeli police arrested Vladimir Verhovski, a 35-year-old resident of Petah Tikva, for allegedly plotting to assassinate an Israeli scientist in exchange for $100,000 from Iranian agents. Verhovski is accused of gathering information for Iran and carrying out various tasks, including painting graffiti and distributing flyers.