Netanyahu Abruptly Cancels Key White House Meeting, Citing ‘Change in the American Stance’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has canceled a planned meeting between an Israeli delegation and the Biden administration, saying the U.S. has changed its policy toward Israel.
The move stems from a United Nations action on Monday.
The UN Security Council demanded “an immediate ceasefire” in Gaza “for the month of Ramadan respected by all parties leading to a lasting sustainable ceasefire,” Jewish Insider reported.
The resolution also called for “the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.”
But — and this is the sticking point — the hostage release was not a condition of the cease-fire. The U.S. could have vetoed the resolution, but instead abstained from the vote.
