– Like many strong supporters of Israel, I am very concerned, Biden told reporters, according to AFP
– They cannot continue on this path, and I have sort of made it clear, he continues.
After months of mounting protests, Netanyahu backed down on Monday and paused the bills that critics say threaten Israel’s status as a democratic country. The break lasts until the next session of the Knesset parliament in about a month.
Biden says he hopes the controversial bill is scrapped and Netanyahu hopes to reach a compromise.
– But that remains to be seen, says Biden.
He adds that he has no plans to invite the Israeli leader to the White House.
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