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Senator Chuck Schumer Calls For New Elections In Israel

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer responds to Benny Gantz call for new elections in Israel (September):

Schumer: “When a leading member of Israel’s war cabinet calls for early elections and over 70% of the Israeli population agrees according to a major poll, you know it’s the right thing to do.”

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 @9L88VD3  from North Carolina commented…1mo1MO

Far be it from me to actually defend Israel, but Mr. Schumer seems to be overstepping here. Israel is not obligated to hold elections that would potentially lead to hold a new Prime Minister until 2026. Israel's election system is complex and I don't fully understand it either. However I do know that the current coalition took power in 2022 and chose Netanyahu, and they are able to remain in power for 4 years. Now it's true Netanyahu is very unpopular right now, but is that really cause for demanding new elections? Mr. Schumer is currently experiencing low approval ratings. How might he respond if someone suggested we have an election for his seat this year, despite him winning the seat in 2022 and having the right to serve until 2028?

 @F4irTradeCardinalPeace and Freedom from Colorado commented…1mo1MO

it's still not his place to demand an Israeli election.

 @KittenLeahAmerican Solidarity from Florida commented…1mo1MO

He’s lucky we don’t have this system in America

 @AgileBadgerTranshumanist from Missouri commented…1mo1MO

If Arab party makes up difference in blocs election could be inconclusive killing hostage release. Schumer should mind his own business. Schumer supported Iraq war let him resign

 @RhinoJasmineRepublican from Colorado commented…1mo1MO

Jewish People Policy Institute survey of U.S. Jews:

69% of voters backing Biden think Israel should enter Rafah.

31% of Biden's Jewish supporters want a plan that is acceptable to Biden.

JPPI’s Voice of the Jewish People Index – March 2024https://jppi.org.il/en/%D7%9E%D7%93%D7%93-%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%9C-%D7%94%D7%A2%D7%9D-%D7%94%D7%99%D7%94%D7%95%D7%93%D7%99-%D7%9C%D7%97%D7%95%D7%93%D7%A9-%D7%9E%D7%A8%D7%A5-2024/

 @F4irTradeAbaloneRepublicanfrom Maine commented…1mo1MO

Why won't he call for elections in Gaza and the West Bank?

 @C0nstituti0nHedgehogRepublican from Wisconsin commented…1mo1MO

Schumer once again empowering hamas during sensitive hostage negotiations. You settle hostage issue before elections as next government could not have power to release prisoners of election is inconclusive. Schumer butting in Israel had many inconclusive elections recently

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1mo1MO

If a significant portion of a country's population and a foreign leader agree on the need for new elections, does that justify the call for action?

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