Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised US President Joe Biden's clarity and focus during a recent interview. Netanyahu affirmed that he had more than a dozen phone conversations with President Biden, during which they were able to find common ground on various issues, including war aims. He also highlighted Biden's historic visit to Israel during a time of conflict, which further demonstrated the President's commitment to the relationship between the two countries. Netanyahu's remarks come in response to criticism of Biden's age and memory raised in Special Counsel Robert Herr's report on the mishandling of classified documents.
Regarding Herr's report, political motivations have been called into question due to the language used to describe Biden's alleged mental decline. Despite the report ultimately not filing any charges against Biden and clearing him of any wrongdoing in comparison to former President Donald Trump, the choice of words painted a negative picture of Biden's capabilities. This has potentially impacted his candidacy, particularly among individuals concerned about the issue of age, although it is worth noting that Trump is also relatively close in age.
