US President Joe Biden says Israel 'cannot continue' with its controversial legal overhaul - with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responding, saying he will not be pressured by foreign governments, 'including from the best of friends'.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerThe US president and Israeli prime minister have spoken privately over the phone to discuss the crisis, but this was the first time Mr Biden was openly critical of the Israeli leader.
Responding to the stinging remarks by a close ally, Mr Netanyahu pushed back, saying he would not be pressured by foreign governments.is sovereign and"makes its decisions by the will of its people and not based on pressures from abroad, including from the best of friends". "I have known President Biden for over 40 years, and I appreciate his long-standing commitment to Israel," said Mr Netanyahu."The alliance between Israel and the United States is unbreakable and always overcomes the occasional disagreements between us."
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