Article Summary –
In 2014, President Barack Obama found Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s tone condescending and dismissive when he lectured him about Gaza’s future, Palestinian state, and an Iranian nuclear deal. After the meeting, when an aide asked Obama about the meeting, Obama responded by saying Netanyahu had “peed on my leg”. This information was revealed by two people who were familiar with the conversation and wished to remain anonymous.
Obama’s 2014 Meeting with Netanyahu
In 2014, U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a contentious Oval Office meeting. Netanyahu’s lecture on Gaza’s future, Palestinian statehood, and an Iranian nuclear deal was seen by Obama as condescending.
Netanyahu’s Dismissive Attitude
Following the meeting, Obama reportedly expressed his dissatisfaction with Netanyahu’s demeaning attitude. He metaphorically described the encounter as Netanyahu “peed on my leg,” as per two anonymous sources who were privy to the private conversation.
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