Bipartisan group of senators travel to Israel

US senators dismiss Trump Gaza plan, say Arab states may have better option

During a trip to Israel, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says there is no interest for the US to occupy Gaza, while Democrat Senator Richard Blumenthal says Arab countries may have a better alternative.

Bipartisan group of senators travel to Israel

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- Five hundred days after the war in Gaza started, U.S. lawmakers are demanding hostages come home, and Hamas no longer have power. In a trip to Tel Aviv, both Republican and Democratic senators say the U.S. stands with Israel.  "There is strong bipartisan support for Israel in the U.S. It's unwavering and indisputable," Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said.  The lawmakers met with hostage families and Israeli government …

Israel: US Senators reject Trump's Gaza plan, want Arab alternatives

TEL AVIV: US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dismissed on Monday President Donald Trump's proposal to seize Gaza and force out the Palestinians, while Democrat Senator Richard Blumenthal said he expects Arab states to put forward a workable alternative. The prominent lawmakers were among a bipartisan group of US senators who earlier met in Tel Aviv with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who on Sunday repeated his backing for Trump's co…