Speaking in the Senate, Schumer blamed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and his war cabinet and called for new elections. Schumer, who is described as a Jew elected to the highest official position in the USA, stated in his speech that he has always been a friend of Israel and brings up things that are in favor of Israel.
Schumer emphasized that the Netanyahu administration made many mistakes after October 7 and failed to manage the situation in the war cabinet well.
“NETANYAHU LOST HIS WAY”
US Senator: “Prime Minister Netanyahu has lost his way by putting his own political salvation ahead of Israel’s interests. He has put himself in a coalition with far-right extremists such as Ben-Gvir and Smotrich, and as a result has been too inclined to tolerate civilian casualties in Gaza.” “This situation pushes support for Israel around the world to the lowest level in history.” he said.
“At this critical juncture, I believe that new elections are the only way for a healthy and open decision-making process about Israel’s future,” said Schumer, arguing that this is the only way Israel can get out of the current impasse.
“ISRAEL CANNOT SURVIVE IF IT TURNS INTO A Pharaoh”
Schumer noted that Netanyahu also failed in judicial reform and said, “Israel cannot survive if it turns into a pharaoh. As someone who has supported Israel throughout his life, I say that the Netanyahu coalition no longer meets Israel’s needs after October 7.” said.
Stating that the world’s perspective on the issue has changed seriously with the attacks in Gaza, Schumer stated that the Israeli people are “suffocating” due to the actions of the Netanyahu government, which is “stuck in the past.”
Underlining that the Netanyahu government’s rejection of the two-state solution was a big mistake, Schumer called on negotiators to ensure a ceasefire in Gaza and demanded the immediate release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid.
Schumer argued that he supported the temporary ceasefire in Gaza, that there were four obstacles to the two-state solution, and that these obstacles were Netanyahu, Mahmud Abbas, Hamas, the Palestinians who support him, and the far-right Israelis.
‘WE ARE NOT A BANANA REPUBLIC’ REACTION FROM NETANYAHU’S PARTY
According to The Times of Israel, in the statement made by the Likud Party, there was a harsh reaction to the words of US Senate Majority Leader Democrat Schumer.
The statement, which claimed that Prime Minister Netanyahu follows a determined policy supported by the majority of the people, said: “Israel is not a banana republic, but an independent and proud democracy that elected Netanyahu as Prime Minister.” statements were included.
In the statement, it was argued that, contrary to Schumer’s words, the Israeli people support a decisive victory against Hamas and reject “any international instruction to establish a Palestinian terrorist state”, and added: “Senator Schumer must respect Israel’s elected government and undermine the government.” “It is expected not to carve. This is always true, but even more true in times of war.” expressions were used. (AA)
