Israeli Official Confronts Putin on Russian State TV Over Middle East Conflict

Amir Weitmann, a member of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, issued furious threats against Russia on Russian state-controlled TV, vowing retaliation for Moscow's support of Hamas and alleged support for "Nazi people." Weitmann stated that Israel would ensure Ukraine's victory and make Russia "pay the price" after defeating Hamas. President Joe Biden later linked Hamas and Russia, accusing them of wanting to annihilate a neighboring democracy.