The White House denied previous reports that it had suspended a high-level meeting with Israeli representatives after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Washington of withholding weapons for Israel, The Times of Israel reported on Wednesday, citing a US official. “Nothing has been canceled,” the source told the media outlet, adding that “meetings with Israeli officials are being held throughout the week at expert and senior levels on a range of topics.” According to the report, the official reiterated that the US has “no idea” of what Netanyahu was talking about, stressing that “that’s not a reason for rescheduling a meeting.” NN: ANOTHER SELL OUT1
Netanyahu urges US to send weapons to ‘finish the job’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday called on the United States to stop “withholding” weapons and ammunition for Israel so that Israel can “finish the job a lot faster.” The prime minister stressed that Israel is “fighting for its life” and against Iran and other “common enemies.” In the video address, Netanyahu shared that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken provided assurances that Washington is working “day and night” to remove “these bottlenecks” during their last meeting. “I certainly hope that is the case,” the Israeli prime minister added. An anonymous Israeli negotiator previously stated that at least tens of hostages remain alive “with certainty” in the Gaza Strip.