Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated Israel's stance on not agreeing to a permanent cease-fire in Gaza as long as Hamas retains power.
The timing of Netanyahu's remarks seemed to slow down Biden's hopes for a speedy resolution to the war.
Netanyahu's statement was seen as more for managing his domestic politics rather than pushing back against the White House.
Far-right coalition partners threatened to quit Netanyahu's government if he moved forward with the proposed cease-fire, labeling it as a total defeat.
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