Opposition MKs convey ‘deep regret’ to Biden for PM claiming ’embargo’ on his watch led to IDF deaths

Opposition lawmakers Gilad Kariv, Alon Schuster and Ram Ben Barak pen a letter to former US president Joe Biden expressing their “deep regret over the inappropriate and untruthful remarks” made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his press conference last night when he claimed that an arms “embargo” under the previous US administration led to the deaths of IDF soldiers in Gaza.

“Millions of Israelis profoundly value the longstanding partnership between you and the State of Israel and your friendship with its people — a relationship grounded in shared democratic values and a deep moral bond,” write the lawmakers from Labor, Blue and White, and Yesh Atid, respectively.

נתניהו משקר ומכפיש. אנחנו אומרים תודה.
יחד עם חברי להובלת השדולה לביטחון אזורי, ח"כ אלון שוסטר וח"כ רם בן ברק, הוצאנו מכתב לנשיא ארה"ב לשעבר ג'ו ביידן בו הסתייגנו מדברי השקר וההבל של נתניהו ביחס לתמיכה שהתקבלה מארה"ב במהלך המלחמה תחת נשיאותו של ביידן.

במכתב ביטאנו את הכרת התודה… pic.twitter.com/wmmwhpjaFy

— גלעד קריב (@KarivGilad) January 28, 2026

“We remain especially grateful for your immediate, dramatic and unprecedented support of Israel following the brutal Hamas attack of October 7th [2023], including vital military, financial and diplomatic assistance, as well as your personal and decisive efforts that contributed significantly to the release of hostages and the saving of innocent lives,” they write.

“Your leadership and compassion during our darkest hours will not be forgotten. Please know that the words spoken by Prime Minister Netanyahu do not reflect the views or the spirit of large segments of Israeli society and the Jewish people around the world, nor do they diminish our appreciation for your steadfast commitment to Israel’s security and to the pursuit of peace,” they continue.

“Your name and legacy are written on Israel’s wall of fame, and you will be known forever as one of Israel’s greatest friends and allies,” say the lawmakers. “With respect and gratitude, and with the words of the Priestly Blessing: ‘May God bless you and keep you.'”

Biden has not commented on Netanyahu’s claim, though when he was in office, his administration denied the premier’s previous allegations that the US had placed an “embargo” on arms shipments to Israel. Since last night, former Biden White House officials have disputed the claim.