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In reply to the discussion: Chuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, criticizing Netanyahu's leadership [View all]speak easy
(9,345 posts)2. Senator Schumer went in hard
As a democracy, Israel has the right to choose its own leaders, and we should let the chips fall where they may. But the important thing is that Israelis are given a choice. There needs to be a fresh debate about the future of Israel after October 7, Schumer says.
In my opinion, that is best accomplished by holding an election, he says.
Nobody expects Prime Minister Netanyahu to do the things that must be done to break the cycle of violence, to preserve his credibility on the world stage, to work to a two-state solution, he continued. Israel cannot survive if it becomes a pariah.
In my opinion, that is best accomplished by holding an election, he says.
Nobody expects Prime Minister Netanyahu to do the things that must be done to break the cycle of violence, to preserve his credibility on the world stage, to work to a two-state solution, he continued. Israel cannot survive if it becomes a pariah.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-march-14-2024/
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Chuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, criticizing Netanyahu's leadership [View all]
LetMyPeopleVote
Mar 14
OP
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) gives a "major address" on the Middle East, calling Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to go
LetMyPeopleVote
Mar 14
#1
"Significant progress ... was looking possible and even likely prior to October 7"
speak easy
Mar 14
#29
a lasting peace only will come with a 2 state solution, which of course Netanyahu opposes
LymphocyteLover
Mar 14
#19