Biden, Netanyahu Clash Over Gaza Conflict as Ramadan Begins Without Ceasefire

President Biden said that Israel ‘cannot have 30,000 more Palestinians dead as a consequence of going after’ Hamas terrorists.

U.S. President Joe Biden attends a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Oct. 18, 2023. Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters

U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clashed over Israel’s approach to the war against Hamas as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts Monday with no sign of a ceasefire or hostage release.

During an interview with MSNBC on Sunday, President Biden said that Mr. Netanyahu’s approach to the conflict in Gaza is “hurting Israel more than helping Israel,” given the loss of innocent lives in the war.