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Biden, Netanyahu Clash Over Palestinian Tax Revenue Amid Ongoing Conflict

Tensions rise as Israel withholds funds meant for Palestinian Authority, rejecting a compromise to send the funds to Norway.

  • Biden and Netanyahu had a heated phone call about the Palestinian tax revenue dispute, with Biden reportedly hanging up on Netanyahu.
  • Israel has been withholding some tax revenues it collects for the Palestinian Authority, claiming they would go to Hamas, leading to a dispute.
  • Biden suggested that the withheld funds go to Norway until an agreement is reached, a solution the Palestinian Authority has accepted.
  • Netanyahu reportedly changed his mind about the Norway solution, leading to frustration from Biden.
  • The dispute and tense conversation come amid increasing tensions between Biden and Netanyahu during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
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