Browsing: Palestine

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) criticized Israel’s claims that the United Nations’ Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) is a proxy for Palestinian militant group Hamas, saying the accusations are an effort by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netayanhu to eliminate the agency. “There’s no doubt that the- the claim that Prime Minister Netanyahu and others are…

President Biden on Sunday touted what he called the “strong” friendship between the U.S. and Ireland while marking St. Patrick’s Day at the White House alongside Irish Prime Minister Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.  “We celebrate the bonds of our friendship today connecting millions of Irish Americans and American people. We celebrate the friendship between the two…

José Andrés called for Israel to be “doing more” in getting aid to Gaza, emphasizing that nothing can get through to the territory “without the permission of Israel.” Andrés and his organization, World Central Kitchen, have been organizing efforts to deliver food and humanitarian aid to embattled Gaza. In a “Meet the Moment” interview from NBC’s “Meet the…

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said on Sunday that he doesn’t agree with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) recent suggestion for new elections in Israel, but he thinks the remarks should have a big impact in Israel. “And while I wouldn’t go as far as the leader in setting out the timing of elections,…

Former President Trump criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Sunday after the Senator said there should be an election to replace Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the remarks are emblematic of poor policy towards the country by the Democratic Party. Schumer, the most senior Jewish politician in the country and an ardent…

White House national security adviser John Kirby sidestepped questions on Sunday about whether President Biden believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is impeding peace amid the war in Gaza. “Fox News Sunday” host Shannon Bream pressed Kirby on the speech Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) delivered last week that called for Israel to hold new…

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul (R-Texas) blasted Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) criticism of Israel as “very inappropriate” and “embarrassing” on Sunday. Schumer called last week for Israel to hold new elections, saying Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost his way.” His comments were met with criticism from Republicans, where many of them suggested Schumer was…

White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby said on Sunday the United States “haven’t seen” Israel’s plan to evacuate civilians in Rafah amidst reports of heightened military activities. In an interview on “Fox News Sunday,” host Shannon Bream asked Kirby if he expects to get a plan before the offensive starts. “We would certainly…

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) defended Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) from criticism of his remarks calling for a new election in Israel, calling his speech an “act of courage.” Schumer, the most senior Jewish politician in the country and an ardent supporter of Israel, called for new elections in an address on Thursday.…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Sunday, calling his speech criticizing Netanyahu’s government as ‘completely inappropriate.’ Schumer, the most senior Jewish politician in the country and a strong supporter of Israel, called for new elections in Israel in a surprising speech on Thursday. Schumer said Netanyahu…