Rahm Emanuel will assail Netanyahu in Tel Aviv speech as American politics shift against Israel
Summary
Rahm Emanuel, a Democratic leader and potential presidential candidate, will criticize Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a speech in Tel Aviv. He argues that the U.S.-Israel relationship must change because current policies and support are not working well.Key Facts
- Rahm Emanuel plans to speak at Tel Aviv University this week.
- He will say the U.S.-Israel relationship is "at a crossroads" and needs significant changes.
- Emanuel will propose sanctions against Israelis who attack Palestinian civilians and companies supporting illegal settlements.
- He wants to stop U.S. subsidies for Israel’s defense budget, suggesting Israel should buy American arms under the same rules as other allies.
- About 58% of Democrats believe the U.S. is too supportive of Israel, up from 45% earlier this year.
- Roughly half of Democrats think Israel committed genocide against Palestinians during the Gaza war, a claim denied by Israel and the U.S. government.
- Emanuel will blame Netanyahu for driving Israel into a "dead end" by ignoring American concerns.
- It is unusual for an American with presidential ambitions to publicly criticize a foreign leader in that country’s capital.
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