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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures during a graduation ceremony of new Israeli army officers at a base near Mitzpe Ramon, Israel, Oct. 21, 2026. (Credit: Amir Cohen/ Reuters)
Add as preferred on Google “Who the fuck does he think he is? Who’s the fucking superpower here?” It would be an understatement to say that Bill Clinton disliked Benjamin Netanyahu. Since May 29, 1996, when the young Likud leader became Israel’s prime minister, the sitting U.S. president had found in him the man intent on undoing the crowning achievement of his presidency: namely the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. It is even said that, to show his antipathy towards Netanyahu, Clinton often made him wait as long as possible before receiving him in the Oval Office.Since then, other presidents of the Democratic Party have clashed with the Israeli right-wing leader. Barack Obama literally hated him, while Joe Biden once called him a “son of a bitch.” But even the president of the world’s greatest superpower ultimately has no choice but to deal with... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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