Posted 3/21/2024, 3:48:20 AM
Schumer Rejects Netanyahu's Senate Address Bid Amid Harsh Criticism, Sparking Angry Exchange
- Schumer denied Netanyahu's request to address Senate Democrats, saying discussions on Israel should not be partisan
- Schumer recently issued scathing criticism of Netanyahu's leadership and called for new elections in Israel
- Schumer said Netanyahu has lost his way and is in a coalition with "far-right extremists"
- Netanyahu fired back, calling Schumer's remarks "totally inappropriate" and saying Israel is not a "banana republic"
- The dispute comes amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza