#US / Schumer: 'Israel Cannot Survive if It Becomes a Pariah'
[…] Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest ranking Jewish elected official in U.S. history and a pro-Israel stalwart, slammed Netanyahu as having 'bowed to the demands of extremists' and warning the Israeli government that it is 'testing U.S. standards for assistance'
This unprecedented call comes amid growing pressure within the Democratic caucus to condition U.S. military assistance to Israel, with eight senators urging #Biden to halt arms sales if Israel fails to improve aid provision to Gaza.
Schumer's speech has been praised by some as historic and gutsy, while the Republican Jewish Coalition accused him of undermining Israel and meddling in its domestic politics.
#Haaretz https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/2024-03-14/ty-article/.premium/senate-majority-leader-calls-for-new-elections-in-israel/0000018e-3d65-d67c-a18e-ff6d1f4a0000 or https://archive.is/aAlrQ
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U.S. Senate Majority Leader says Netanyahu has 'lost his way,' calls for new elections
Chuck Schumer, the highest ranking elected Jewish official in U.S. history, said that 'the Israeli people are being stifled by a governing vision that's stuck in the past,' and called for both Netanyahu and PA President Abbas to step downBen Samuels (Haaretz)
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in reply to oatmeal • • •[cont’d] Biden says Schumer gave ‘good speech’ on Israel
“I’m not going to elaborate on the speech. He made a good speech, and I think he expressed serious concern shared not only by him, but by many Americans,”
#TheHill https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/4534590-biden-schumer-good-speech-israel-netanyahu/
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Biden says Schumer gave ‘good speech’ on Israel amid GOP blowback
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in reply to oatmeal • • •[cont'd] Pelosi defends Schumer criticism of Israel as an ‘Act of courage’
#Netanyahu appears to be appealing more to American television audiences than his own constituents in Israel. His recent round of appearances on Sunday morning news shows has garnered a predictable response from those who once offered him unwavering support...
Pelosi called Schumer's (a staunch supporter of Israel and "honorary member" of the infamous #AIPAC) speech an act of courage, stating that Israel's reputation is at risk due to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
She also criticized Netanyahu for not allowing more humanitarian aid into Gaza.
#TheHill https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4537464-pelosi-defends-schumer-criticism-of-israel-act-of-courage/
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Pelosi defends Schumer criticism of Israel: ‘Act of courage’
Nick Robertson (The Hill)Misuse Case
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in reply to oatmeal • • •[cont'd] The Pro-Israel Right Wants to Eat Its Cake Too
@MickG59 title says it all, I think [apropos your comment]
[...] American foreign policy is today effectively handcuffed by the lobbying efforts of powerful special interest groups like the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. These organizations are hellbent on ensuring that the U.S. provide Israel unstinting military, economic, and diplomatic support, even as its government rebuffs repeated U.S. requests to allow the creation of a Palestinian state in accordance with international law.
#TheIntercept https://theintercept.com/2024/03/15/chuck-schumer-speech-netanyahu-israel/
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Outrage at Chuck Schumer’s Speech: The Pro-Israel Right Wants to Eat Its Cake Too
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