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Asked to comment on ‘Come to Jesus’ hot mic, Biden chides reporters for ‘eavesdropping,’ says that PM should do more on aid
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
US President Joe Biden agets into his motorcade vehicle after arriving at Philadelphia International Airport, Friday, March 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Asked about his revelation yesterday — caught on a hot mic — that he told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that they need to have a “Come to Jesus” chat, US President Joe Biden tells reporters, “You guys eavesdropping on things.”
Asked if the remarks show his level of frustration with Netanyahu regarding the lack of humanitarian aid in Gaza and whether he needs to do more, Biden answers, “Yes, he does.
Biden on hot-mic about Netanyahu:
“You guys eavesdropping on things.” pic.twitter.com/XUOum1NANI
— Jacob N. Kornbluh (@jacobkornbluh) March 8, 2024
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