Biden accuses Netanyahu of broken promises, putting politics ahead of Israel in upcoming memoir

Former US president Joe Biden expressed frustration with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his new memoir, accusing him of ignoring US demands to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza, making empty promises, and prioritizing his political interests over Israel's well-being in excerpts published by CNN on Friday.The excerpts from Promise Me, America describe deteriorating relations between Biden and Netanyahu following the October 7 attacks.“I had been calling on Israel to take precautions to reduce civilian suffering since the beginning of the conflict,” Biden writes.Biden claimed Netanyahu even acknowledged that rising Palestinian casualties were damaging Israel's image and American support for the war, yet repeatedly failed to change Israel's conduct."When we called them on it, the Israelis always had an explanation or excuse, but the result was the same," Biden writes.Biden also questioned Netanyahu's trustworthiness, accusing him of prioritizing political survival over Israel's long-term interests."Bibi had no qualms about making promises he had no power – or intention – to keep," Biden writes."I was frustrated by his failure to think like a statesman and safeguard Israel's long-term interests, not just his own short-term political needs,” he added.Former Biden officials recount tensions with NetanyahuBiden's account follows several memoirs by former administration officials detailing tensions with Netanyahu during the war.Brett McGurk, who served as Deputy Assistant to President Biden and National Security Council Coordinator…