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Friday, April 5, 2024
‘Is that a serious question?’: Biden hits back at reporter who asked if he’s abandoning Israel
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleJacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
As he left the White House earlier today, US President Joe Biden was asked by a reporter whether he is abandoning Israel amid the growing rift regarding the war in Gaza.
“Where you from, man?” Biden shoots back, seemingly shocked by the question, given his longstanding support for the Jewish state.
“Are you abandoning Israel?” the reporter asks again.
“Is that a serious question?” the president replies, without further dignifying the question with a response.
Reporter: "Did you threaten to stop military aid to Israel?"
Pres. Biden: "I asked them to do what they're doing." Reporter: "Are you abandoning Israel?"
Pres. Biden: "Where you from, man?"
Reporter: "Are you abandoning Israel?"
Pres. Biden: "Is that a serious question?" pic.twitter.com/vDtEWf8knJ— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) April 5, 2024
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