Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, also said he would support having a speech delivered “to Congress in a bipartisan way.”
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War in Gaza Leaves Power Vacuum
Analysts say the Israeli military’s return to the largest hospital complex in the enclave may foretell more chaos without governance.
No Alternative for Rafah Invasion, Netanyahu Says, as Rift With U.S. Grows
A day after agreeing to President Biden’s request to send officials to Washington to discuss Rafah, the Israeli leader said there was no other option but to send forces into the crowded city.
Netanyahu to Send Israeli Team to Washington to Discuss Rafah Plans
The Biden administration has expressed concern about Israel’s planned ground invasion in the city, where nearly half of Gaza’s population has sheltered.
Israel Faces Tough Balancing Act on Russia and the West
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Netanyahu Rejects Schumer Call for Israeli Election
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Biden Embraces Schumer’s Speech Castigating Netanyahu
President Biden did not explicitly endorse any of the specific criticisms in the speech. But his comments were the latest step in his escalating public critique of the Israeli prime minister.
Biden Embraces Schumer’s Speech Castigating Netanyahu
President Biden did not explicitly endorse any of the specific criticisms in the speech. But his comments were the latest step in his escalating public critique of the Israeli prime minister.
Netanyahu Proceeds With Plans for Rafah Ground Invasion, Rejecting Cease-Fire Deal
The Israeli prime minister rejected the latest cease-fire deal proposed by Hamas, but signaled he was open to more talks.