Former Biden Official Accuses Netanyahu of Deliberately Delaying Gaza Ceasefire by Six Months for Political Reasons

A former Biden administration official has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deliberately delaying a Gaza ceasefire deal by approximately six months for domestic political reasons. The accusation suggests Netanyahu's political calculus — specifically his coalition government's survival and electoral pressures — drove prolonged negotiations that could have concluded sooner. The charge echoes earlier criticisms noting that Netanyahu's far-right coalition partners, including Finance Minister Smotrich and National Security Minister Ben Gvir, consistently opposed any deal that would end the war.