Schumer Calls for New Israel Elections, Sparks Partisan Clash While Affirming U.S.-Israel Ties
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Schumer called for new elections in Israel, referring to Netanyahu as an "obstacle to peace", but avoided major political blowback and gave Democrats a rallying point.
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Schumer clarified he wasn't calling for Netanyahu's ouster, just for Israelis to have a chance to voice their preferences before 2026. He warned Israel risks becoming a "pariah".
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Republicans attacked Schumer, accusing him of interfering and bowing to anti-Israel radicals. Trump falsely claimed Jewish Democrats "hate their religion".
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AIPAC signaled disapproval but didn't attack Schumer directly. Some Jewish leaders criticized but many affirmed Schumer's "courageous leadership".
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Schumer stood firm, believing he made the right call. A coalition of Jewish leaders thanked him and Biden for "safeguarding a strong U.S.-Israel relationship".