Schumer points to 'serious disagreements' over not shaking Netanyahu's hand

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) suggested on Sunday that his decision not to shake hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was due to “serious differences.” Netanyahu’s speech to a joint session of Congress last week drew mixed reactions from lawmakers, with Schumer and Netanyahu nodding instead of shaking hands before the speech. […]
Schumer points to 'serious disagreements' over not shaking Netanyahu's hand

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) suggested on Sunday that he chose not to shake hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu because of “serious differences.” Netanyahu’s speech to a joint session of Congress last week drew mixed reactions from lawmakers, with Schumer and Netanyahu nodding instead of shaking hands before the speech. “Well, […]
Tens of thousands plan to march on the Capitol during Netanyahu's speech

A coalition of advocacy groups plans to rally outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to protest a visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “Tens of thousands of protesters are expected to descend on Washington tomorrow for a nationwide rally calling for the arrest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,” organizers with the group told The […]
What to watch in Netanyahu's address

Defense andInternational Security Full text US urges warring parties in Sudan to negotiate ceasefire The United States on Tuesday invited the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to ceasefire talks hosted by Saudi Arabia and Switzerland as Washington seeks to end Sudan’s suffering in one of the world’s deadliest […]
Sanders reups vow to boycott 'war criminal' Netanyahu's address to Congress

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) reiterated his vow to boycott “war criminal” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress, and renewed his condemnation of his response to the Israel-Hamas war. “Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal,” Sanders said. statement He was released on Saturday. “He should not be invited to address a joint session of […]