Biden: ‘every reason’ to believe Netanyahu is prolonging Gaza war for political gain

US president's remarks to Time magazine about PM's role in conflict draw heavily critical response from Israeli government

• Pressure grows on Netanyahu to back ceasefire plan

Joe Biden has said that there is every reason" to draw the conclusion that Benjamin Netanyahu is prolonging the war in Gaza for his own political self-preservation.

Biden made the remarks about the Israeli prime minister in an interview with Time magazine published on Tuesday morning, drawing a sharp response from the Israeli government, which accused the US president of straying from diplomatic norms.