Schumer Urges Israel to Protect Civilians and Change Course in Gaza, While Republicans Object to His Calls for Aid Leverage
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Chuck Schumer calls on Israel to make "significant course corrections" in Gaza, protect civilians, allow in aid, and hold new elections.
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Schumer says Netanyahu has "lost his way" and his coalition no longer fits Israel's needs.
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Schumer supports using aid as leverage to pressure Netanyahu's government if extremists continue to influence Israeli policy.
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Schumer calls out Israeli ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir as extremists who support settler violence and says "no true progress will be made" as long as they hold power.
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Republicans criticize Schumer for interfering in Israeli politics while Israel fights for survival; clashes continue over US aid to Palestinians.