President Biden praised Sen. Chuck Schumer's speech, which was highly critical of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Washington — President Biden praised Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's speech that criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling it 'a good speech,' though he declined to elaborate. Mr. Biden said Friday the White House was given advance notice of Schumer's speech, in which the New York Democrat and highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the U.S.
Biden told reporters. 'He made a good speech, and I think he expressed a serious concern shared not only by him, but by many Americans.' Mr. Biden has supported Israel's right to defend itself in response to the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas, but has become more critical of Netanyahu's government amid a humanitarian crisis and increasing civilian death toll in Gaza.
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