US Intelligence Restrictions During Gaza War: Inside the Biden Administration's Temporary Suspension of Critical Data to Israel

Dec 13, 2025 05:25 pm CST

The Biden administration temporarily withheld critical intelligence from Israel during the Gaza war, including suspending drone feed access and restricting targeting information. This rare action stemmed from growing concerns about civilian casualties and prisoner treatment, revealing tensions within the US-Israel security relationship despite continued overall cooperation. Intelligence sharing resumed after Israel provided assurances of compliance with international law.