In a recent interview with Univision, President Joe Biden expressed his disapproval of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's management of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Biden's remarks come at a time when concerns over the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza continue to mount.

Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving leader, has faced increasing criticism for his handling of the war with Hamas, which has resulted in a devastating impact on civilian lives and infrastructure. As the conflict drags on, Netanyahu's ability to maintain control over his divided coalition has become increasingly challenging.

Although the United States has traditionally stood by Israel as its strongest ally in the Middle East, Israel's failure to address the unfolding humanitarian crisis has resulted in growing discontent. This discontent culminated in the U.S. abstaining from exercising its veto power during a UN Security Council vote that criticized Israel.

Although Washington's policy towards Israel has not undergone any noticeable changes, Netanyahu was reportedly incensed by the U.S.'s failure to use its veto power and subsequently canceled a planned delegation visit from the U.S.

President Biden further voiced his concerns during a call with Netanyahu, condemning Israel's attack on the WCK aid convoy and the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza as "unacceptable." He urged Israel to empower its negotiators to secure the release of hostages and take concrete steps to address the harm caused to civilians.

Amidst speculation of an impending assault on the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, Netanyahu claimed that a date for the attack had been set, but details were not disclosed. U.S. officials, however, believe that Netanyahu's comments may be more about political maneuvering than actual plans for an assault.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, addressing the issue, stated that no specific date has been communicated to the U.S., adding, "I don't see anything imminent."

This recent interview with Univision not only highlights President Biden's escalating criticism of Netanyahu but also suggests a potential shift in the U.S.'s approach to Israel on the international stage. While the U.S. has typically called for a ceasefire along with the release of hostages by Hamas, Biden did not include this condition in his comments, according to the interview transcript.

For those interested, the full interview with President Biden can be watched on Univision's website, with an English transcript available for reference.

As the humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza, pressure is mounting on Netanyahu to address the situation effectively while maintaining control over his coalition. The world watches closely as the conflict and its consequences continue to unfold.