Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:42pm on 17 Mar 2024,Sunday International
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu rebuked US Senate leader Schumer's push for new Israeli elections amidst ongoing conflict with Hamas. Netanyahu called the suggestion "ridiculous," likening it to intervening in a sister democracy's affairs. Schumer's proposal stemmed from labeling Netanyahu an "obstacle to peace." US President Biden supported Schumer's concerns, while Republican Leader McConnell criticized the interference. Former House Speaker Pelosi backed Schumer's call for democratic processes. Meanwhile, Biden and foreign leaders seek a second ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict to aid hostages and provide humanitarian relief in Gaza.
