"Biden's Mounting Frustration with Netanyahu Amid Escalating Israel-Hamas Conflict"

President Biden is growing increasingly frustrated with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, privately expressing irritation that Netanyahu has not followed American recommendations to de-escalate military tactics in Gaza. Biden has criticized Israel's tactics in Gaza as "over the top" and has been critical of Netanyahu's resistance to US advice. The tension between the Biden administration and Netanyahu's government has intensified over Israel's preparations for a ground incursion into Rafah, with US officials expressing skepticism about the feasibility of Netanyahu's directives. Biden and his team are also irritated by Netanyahu's public rejections of a two-state solution and his resistance to negotiating a deal to secure the release of hostages. Despite their differences, Biden has continued to offer unwavering support to Israel, but the strain in US-Israel relations is becoming increasingly apparent.