US EditionTop Democrat Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu is an obstacle to peace
- Senate Majority Leader calls for new elections in Israel, criticizes PM for civilian toll in Gaza, and advocates for a two-state solution.
- Schumer accuses Netanyahu of aligning with far-right extremists and calls for abbas to step down to resolve conflict.
- White House responds to Schumer's comments, Israeli finance minister expects respect for Israeli democracy amid conflict with Hamas.
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Chuck Schumer is head of the Democrats in the Senate, friend of Israel and the highest-ranking Jewish US politician. His clear criticism of Netanyahu came as a surprise, but it hits a nerve.
Top US Democrat and Israel ally Chuck Schumer says Netanyahu ‘has lost his way’ and calls for election
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday called on Israel to hold new elections, saying he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost his way” and is an obstacle to peace in the region amid a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
US-Senator Schumer fordert Neuwahl in Israel
Die USA sind der wichtigste Verbündete Israels. Aber auch von dort kommt zunehmend Kritik. Top-Demokrat Schumer fordert eine Neuwahl in Israel. Die Netanyahu-Regierung verfolge mehr die eigenen Interessen, statt die des Landes.[mehr]
Senate Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday called for new elections in Israel and sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his way of operating in Gaza. It is the harshest criticism of Israel in the US, pointing to new rifts between the allies.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer chose no words about Prime Minister Netanyahu, Republicans outraged.
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