President Biden privately expressed concern that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is trying to involve the U.S. in a broader conflict, despite publicly reinforcing 'ironclad' support for Israel's defense.
A senior defense official labeled the Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate as 'catastrophically escalatory,' criticizing Israel's lack of strategic decision-making.
Biden's public support for Israel despite private concerns reflects his strategy of expressing private frustrations over Palestinian casualties while maintaining public support for Israel.
The contradiction in Biden's public and private stance on the Middle East crisis raises questions about his coherent policymaking and credibility in handling the situation.
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