Strong reactions in Israel after the leader of the American Democratic senators towards Netanyahu

He is the leader of the Democrats in the Senate, probably the most prominent Jewish politician in the United States.

He has been an unwavering supporter of Israel for decades.

Chuck Schumer virulently attacks Benyamin Netanyahu who, he says, follows his personal interests and risks transforming Israel into an international pariah.

And he calls on Israel to organize new elections as soon as possible.

Words which are very poorly received by Israeli leaders.

The leader of the Democratic majority of the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, in Washington, December 5, 2023. REUTERS - KEN CEDENO

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With our correspondent in Jerusalem,

Michel Paul

The reactions are strong.

For Likud,

Benyamin Netanyahu

's Israel party is an independent and proud democracy which elected its Prime Minister, and not a banana republic.

Those around Netanyahu also emphasize that the policy he pursues is supported by a large majority of the population.

On the other hand, Benny Gantz, member of the war cabinet, but also Benyamin Netanyahu's main political rival, believes that Israel's great friend

Chuck

Schumer made a mistake this time by interfering in the country's internal affairs. .

Yair Lapid, the leader of the Israeli opposition, notes that Netanyahu is losing Israel's most important supporters in the United States one by one.

The worst part, he points out, is that he does it on purpose.

Relations between Israel and the United States have reached boiling point, several editorialists proclaim.

Chuck Schumer's comments are particularly hurtful, it is said here, because he is, and still remains, one of the most enthusiastic supporters of Israel in the American Congress.

And that they follow harsh criticism from Joe Biden and the Vice-President of the United States.

And this Friday morning, the left-wing daily

Haaretz

asserts that Schumer did what he had to do: protect Israel from itself.

As for Netanyahu, he remains determined to launch an offensive in Rafah.

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