Phillips Navigates Israel-Palestine Debate In Interview While Announcing 2024 Bid
• Phillips straddled the line on Israel-Hamas war in interview, recognizing pain on both sides • Remains friends with Rep. Tlaib despite disagreements on issue and criticism from Jewish community • Says disagreement in Congress on issue shows why Congress is dysfunctional • Dodged question on calling for cease-fire, later said both cease-fire and eliminating Hamas needed • Announced 2024 White House bid in October