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it's no secret that chuck schumer is a critic - that chuck schumer is a critic and an one _ that chuck schumer is a critic and an one of— that chuck schumer is a critic and an one of the current israeli coalition _ an one of the current israeli coalition. this was a far more significant _ coalition. this was a far more significant intervention and we have heard _ significant intervention and we have heard from — significant intervention and we have heard from him so far, and given his position— heard from him so far, and given his position as _ heard from him so far, and given his position as the leader of the majority, _ position as the leader of the majority, the democrats, in the us senate, _ majority, the democrats, in the us senate, describing himself as the highest _ senate, describing himself as the highest ranking jewish elected official— highest ranking jewish elected official in american history, he then— official in american history, he then went _ official in american history, he then went on to really excoriate deep _ then went on to really excoriate deep israeli
it's no secret that chuck schumer is a critic - that chuck schumer is a critic and an one _ that chuck schumer is a critic and an one of— that chuck schumer is a critic and an one of the current israeli coalition _ an one of the current israeli coalition. this was a far more significant _ coalition. this was a far more significant intervention and we have heard _ significant intervention and we have heard from — significant intervention and we have heard from him so far, and given his...
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i criticism by chuck schumer, obviously-— criticism by chuck schumer, obviousl . ~ , :, obviously. i think the point is for it to be noticed _ obviously. i think the point is for it to be noticed by _ obviously. i think the point is for it to be noticed by the _ obviously. i think the point is for it to be noticed by the israeli i it to be noticed by the israeli people. _ it to be noticed by the israeli people, and that they should understand that while our support is staunch _ understand that while our support is staunch for— understand that while our support is staunch for israel and the people of israet. _ staunch for israel and the people of israet. that— staunch for israel and the people of israel, that does not mean that the us government has to support unwise, dangerous, _ us government has to support unwise, dangerous, collective punishment, as it were, _ dangerous, collective punishment, as it were, from israeli leadership. thank— it were, from israeli leadership. thank you — it were, from israeli leadership. thank you both very much indeed. the high court in londo
i criticism by chuck schumer, obviously-— criticism by chuck schumer, obviousl . ~ , :, obviously. i think the point is for it to be noticed _ obviously. i think the point is for it to be noticed by _ obviously. i think the point is for it to be noticed by the _ obviously. i think the point is for it to be noticed by the israeli i it to be noticed by the israeli people. _ it to be noticed by the israeli people, and that they should understand that while our support is staunch _ understand...
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i can't imagine chuck schumer— so weak. i can't imagine chuck schumer came out and said something like this— schumer came out and said something like this withoutjoe schumer came out and said something like this without joe biden schumer came out and said something like this withoutjoe biden being aware _ like this withoutjoe biden being aware of— like this withoutjoe biden being aware of it. i know that in america, the democratic party is divided on israel. _ the democratic party is divided on israel. but — the democratic party is divided on israel, but he was the deal, the vast _ israel, but he was the deal, the vast majority of the american people strongly— vast majority of the american people strongly stand with israel. ifjoe biden— strongly stand with israel. ifjoe biden continues to move away from israel. _ biden continues to move away from israel. and — biden continues to move away from israel, and is going to hurt him politically, _ israel, and is going to hurt him politically, big time. | israel, and is
i can't imagine chuck schumer— so weak. i can't imagine chuck schumer came out and said something like this— schumer came out and said something like this withoutjoe schumer came out and said something like this without joe biden schumer came out and said something like this withoutjoe biden being aware _ like this withoutjoe biden being aware of— like this withoutjoe biden being aware of it. i know that in america, the democratic party is divided on israel. _ the democratic party is...
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one democrats senator even apparently got up and hugged chuck schumer after he made these comments but as for the republicans, they are the more pro—israel party here in congress, many of them absolutely outraged at these statements from chuck schumer, the leader of the republicans in the senate, mitch mcconnell, he caught the speech grotesque and hypocritical and suggested it amounted to foreign interference in the affairs of a democratic ally and those sentiments were repeated by other republicans and of course by the israelis themselves. but i think, nonetheless, by the israelis themselves. but ithink, nonetheless, even though chuck schumer was taken a personal view, personal position and not the official policy of the us government, as we heard from the state department, nevertheless, i think this is a sign of the increasing frustration here in the corridors of power at the israeli authorities are apparent unwillingness, to listen to the police — police from the us to do more to protect civilian life in gaza and to comply with international law. ~ ., international law. will ver
one democrats senator even apparently got up and hugged chuck schumer after he made these comments but as for the republicans, they are the more pro—israel party here in congress, many of them absolutely outraged at these statements from chuck schumer, the leader of the republicans in the senate, mitch mcconnell, he caught the speech grotesque and hypocritical and suggested it amounted to foreign interference in the affairs of a democratic ally and those sentiments were repeated by other...
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it is worth remembering that chuck schumer is a top democrat in the senate but not part of the cabinet. in terms of how his comments have been received, they have sent shock waves, i would say, around washington because it�*s the most significant criticism by a top us leader and chuck schumer is a high—ranking official, the highest ranking jewish official ever and he has embraced israel for decades throughout his political career. he attended a pro—israel march after october seven supporting the state here in dc. it�*s worth remembering that he did obviously come as we know, criticised benjamin netanyahu but he also said hamas was an obstacle to peace and those who support hamas, he said that far right radical israelis in society and government were a problem and he also said that another obstacle was the palestinian president, president of the palestinian authority, mahmoud bass. his comments have divided democrats, and we have seen huge criticism. == divided democrats, and we have seen huge criticism-— huge criticism. -- mahmoud abbas. president biden, _ huge criticism. --
it is worth remembering that chuck schumer is a top democrat in the senate but not part of the cabinet. in terms of how his comments have been received, they have sent shock waves, i would say, around washington because it�*s the most significant criticism by a top us leader and chuck schumer is a high—ranking official, the highest ranking jewish official ever and he has embraced israel for decades throughout his political career. he attended a pro—israel march after october seven...
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chuck schumer, this is a man who is the highest ranking jewish politician in the us. over the course of the last 50 years. mr schumer has been a great friend of israel in washington. so for him to make comments like these and we heard them there, didn�*t we? "netanyahu�*s lost his way. his coalition no longer fits the needs of israel. new elections are necessary." i mean, really critical stuff. and i think this is a sign, again, of the growing frustration in the corridors of power here in washington at the high death toll in gaza, and with the israeli authorities apparent unwillingness authorities�* apparent unwillingness to listen to us pleas to let more aid into gaza and to comply with international law. but in terms of the reaction to mr schumer�*s words, many democrats were absolutely delighted when he said this speech. some of them, of course, are very unhappy with the situation in gaza and unhappy with the biden administration�*s stance on israel and its support for the israeli government. one democratic senator apparently got up and hugged chuck schum
chuck schumer, this is a man who is the highest ranking jewish politician in the us. over the course of the last 50 years. mr schumer has been a great friend of israel in washington. so for him to make comments like these and we heard them there, didn�*t we? "netanyahu�*s lost his way. his coalition no longer fits the needs of israel. new elections are necessary." i mean, really critical stuff. and i think this is a sign, again, of the growing frustration in the corridors of power...
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the us senate majority leader, chuck schumer, says prime minister, benjamin netanyahu has lost his way and it is time for new elections in israel. mr schumer, who is the most prominentjewish politician in the united states, said that netanyahu risked turning the country into a pariah state, with its bombardment of gaza and the worsening humanitarian crisis it has caused. the fourth obstacle to peace is israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu, who has all too frequently bowed to the demands of the extremists. like two other ministers, and the settlers in the west bank. i have known prime minister netanyahu for a very long time. while we have vehemently disagreed on many occasions, i will always respect his extraordinary bravery on the battlefield as a younger man. i believe in his heart he has his highest priority is the security of israel. however, i also believe prime minister netanyahu has lost his way by allowing his political survival to take precedence over the best interests of israel. there was an immediate response from the israeli ambassador to washington, michael herzog, wh
the us senate majority leader, chuck schumer, says prime minister, benjamin netanyahu has lost his way and it is time for new elections in israel. mr schumer, who is the most prominentjewish politician in the united states, said that netanyahu risked turning the country into a pariah state, with its bombardment of gaza and the worsening humanitarian crisis it has caused. the fourth obstacle to peace is israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu, who has all too frequently bowed to the demands of...
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i think you break the code, yes, he is a risk but not from a chuck schumer. probably not from resident biden. he is at risk because of the unsteady nature of what is building in a politics and netanyahu will pay far more attentive to keeping his coalition together are doing what is necessary to demonstrate how tough he is to keep the right—wing in—line, i am much more right about that. all politics... former speaker of the house. all politics is local and for netanyahu this is about survival, keeping his coalition intact, paying less attention to what chuck schumer has to say or even what biden wants to do. fits has to say or even what biden wants to tie-— has to say or even what biden wants to do. as always, agreed to talk to _ wants to do. as always, agreed to talk to you. _ politicians and business leaders in haiti continue to negotiate the make—up of a nine—member transitional council that will govern the caribbean nation after its prime minister ariel henry officially steps down. one of the country's most powerful gang leaders, jimmy cherizier
i think you break the code, yes, he is a risk but not from a chuck schumer. probably not from resident biden. he is at risk because of the unsteady nature of what is building in a politics and netanyahu will pay far more attentive to keeping his coalition together are doing what is necessary to demonstrate how tough he is to keep the right—wing in—line, i am much more right about that. all politics... former speaker of the house. all politics is local and for netanyahu this is about...
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you have senator chuck schumer saying it will not fly for a long time. the secretary of state, even after the prime minister greenlight editor, said we have not seen the plan we need to see. that will ensure that civilians are protected if there is an incursion into rafah. it is very clear this may be a breaking point with regard to how the united states gives this support to the israeli leadership. i'm not at all suggesting it will be some amazing break or a complete cessation of weapons going to israel because of the fact our relationship is long—standing and important, but there will be a breaking point and how this is done.— this is done. what you think that could — this is done. what you think that could potentially - this is done. what you think that could potentially look l that could potentially look like? is there potentialfor that could potentially look like? is there potential for it to go past words, comments, the likes of which we have heard from senator chuck schumer and then praised by president biden? ~ ., then praised by president
you have senator chuck schumer saying it will not fly for a long time. the secretary of state, even after the prime minister greenlight editor, said we have not seen the plan we need to see. that will ensure that civilians are protected if there is an incursion into rafah. it is very clear this may be a breaking point with regard to how the united states gives this support to the israeli leadership. i'm not at all suggesting it will be some amazing break or a complete cessation of weapons going...
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then he was backed, chuck schumer, by president biden. incidentally, chuck schumer is the highest ranking jewish official in the biden administration and an avowed friend of israel, so he was trying to make the distinction between criticising israel and criticising this government, which is not something that the israeli government takes well. and then president biden seemed to endorse that, which was actually extraordinary. benjamin netanyahu came out today and said that he absolutely rejected american criticism. he suggested that american criticism of his government was aimed at domestic political reasons in the us, meaning shoring up support for biden ahead of the election in november, given the amount of discontentment there is now at america's support for israel. so i think it's going to be a very tricky call between biden and neta nyahu today. it is the first time they will have spoken in a month. of course, they have a very long history. netanyahu is making the calculation that the pro—israel lobby in the us is enough, is suffici
then he was backed, chuck schumer, by president biden. incidentally, chuck schumer is the highest ranking jewish official in the biden administration and an avowed friend of israel, so he was trying to make the distinction between criticising israel and criticising this government, which is not something that the israeli government takes well. and then president biden seemed to endorse that, which was actually extraordinary. benjamin netanyahu came out today and said that he absolutely rejected...
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senior israeli politicians criticise us senate majority leader senator chuck schumer, after he called for new leadership in israel. polls have opened in russia's presidential elections, where vladimir putin faces no real challengers. plus, breaking boundaries at the fashion bible — the bbc speaks to the first black female editor of british vogue. i'm helena humphrey. glad you could join me. us senate majority leader chuck schumer has called for new elections in israel, accusing israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu of prioritising his "political survival" above the country. mr schumer, a democrat and america's highest—ranking jewish elected official, said the us should use its leverage to persuade mr netanyahu to change course. while the us remains israel's closest ally and biggest provider of military aid, concerns have been mounting within the biden administration over israel's conduct in gaza as the humanitarian crisis there worsens. now, president biden�*s top ally on capitol hill is calling for israel to make "course corrections".
senior israeli politicians criticise us senate majority leader senator chuck schumer, after he called for new leadership in israel. polls have opened in russia's presidential elections, where vladimir putin faces no real challengers. plus, breaking boundaries at the fashion bible — the bbc speaks to the first black female editor of british vogue. i'm helena humphrey. glad you could join me. us senate majority leader chuck schumer has called for new elections in israel, accusing israeli prime...
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us senator chuck schumer takes aim at israel's prime minister, calling him an "obstacle to peace" and calling for new elections. polls open in remote eastern parts of russia as three days of voting is set to give vladimir putin six more years in power. plus, a judge in florida rejects donald trump's bid to dismiss his classified documents case as a separate trial in new york could be delayed. hello, i'm helena humphrey. good to have you with us. us senate majority leader chuck schumer has called for new elections in israel, accusing israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu of prioritising his political survival above the country. mr schumer, a democrat and america's highest—ranking jewish elected official, said the us should use its leverage to persuade mr netanyahu to change course. while the us remains israel's closest ally and biggest provider of military aid, concerns have been mounting within the biden administration over israel's conduct in gaza, as the humanitarian crisis there worsens. now, president biden�*s top ally on capitol hill is calling for israel to make "course
us senator chuck schumer takes aim at israel's prime minister, calling him an "obstacle to peace" and calling for new elections. polls open in remote eastern parts of russia as three days of voting is set to give vladimir putin six more years in power. plus, a judge in florida rejects donald trump's bid to dismiss his classified documents case as a separate trial in new york could be delayed. hello, i'm helena humphrey. good to have you with us. us senate majority leader chuck schumer...
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us senate majority leader chuck schumer has called for new elections in israel, accusing israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu of prioritising his "political survival" above the country. mr schumer, a democrat and america's highest—ranking jewish elected official, said the us should use its leverage to persuade mr netanyahu to change course. while the us remains israel's closest ally and biggest provider of military aid, concerns have been mounting within the biden administration over israel's conduct in gaza as the humanitarian crisis there worsens. now president biden�*s top ally on capitol hill is calling for israel to make "course corrections".
us senate majority leader chuck schumer has called for new elections in israel, accusing israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu of prioritising his "political survival" above the country. mr schumer, a democrat and america's highest—ranking jewish elected official, said the us should use its leverage to persuade mr netanyahu to change course. while the us remains israel's closest ally and biggest provider of military aid, concerns have been mounting within the biden...
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from chuck schumer. this afternoon we are expecting the first phone call between biden and netanyahu since that speech. it is going to be pretty tense, isn't it?- that speech. it is going to be pretty tense, isn't it? very much so, it is a — pretty tense, isn't it? very much so. it is a very — pretty tense, isn't it? very much so, it is a very much _ pretty tense, isn't it? very muchj so, it is a very much acrimonious relationship at the moment. chuck schumer in effect calling for benjamin netanyahu's replacement last week, calling him an obstacle to peace and saying that israel would not be able to exist as a pariah. then he was backed, chuck schumer, by president biden. incidentally, chuck schumer is the highest ranking jewish official in the biden administration and an avowed friend of israel, so he was trying to make the distinction between criticising israel and criticising this government, which is not something that the israeli government takes well. then president biden seems to endorse that,
from chuck schumer. this afternoon we are expecting the first phone call between biden and netanyahu since that speech. it is going to be pretty tense, isn't it?- that speech. it is going to be pretty tense, isn't it? very much so, it is a — pretty tense, isn't it? very much so. it is a very — pretty tense, isn't it? very much so, it is a very much _ pretty tense, isn't it? very muchj so, it is a very much acrimonious relationship at the moment. chuck schumer in effect calling for benjamin...
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chuck schumer said israel should hold new elections — and suggested mr netanyahu risked making his
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the us senate leader chuck schumer has called for new elections in israel. the israeli military says it plans to move nearly 1.5 million displaced civilians to what it calls humanitarian islands in the gaza strip. aid agencies have insisted that moving such a large number of people in a war zone would be almost impossible and that an assault on rafah could be disastrous. the israeli military has said it will move displaced civilians in gaza towards what it calls humanitarian islands in the centre of the territory, ahead of a planned ground attack over a million displaced palestinians are sheltering there after being full to leave their homes because of the israeli offensive elsewhere. this is the satellite image from december. look at this road and this area. this is one from late february and you can see just how many people are there. tents are everywhere, even on roads. where will people go from rafah? we don't know. the israeli statement doesn't specify where. there are already questions on where in rest of gaza has the the infrastructure and facilities.
the us senate leader chuck schumer has called for new elections in israel. the israeli military says it plans to move nearly 1.5 million displaced civilians to what it calls humanitarian islands in the gaza strip. aid agencies have insisted that moving such a large number of people in a war zone would be almost impossible and that an assault on rafah could be disastrous. the israeli military has said it will move displaced civilians in gaza towards what it calls humanitarian islands in the...
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schumer. now to another developing story, we have pictures coming into us of the prince of wales today, prince william, who has voiced concerns about society's overuse of mobile phones while he toured a youth club. he urged people to use their phones less. the prince of wales visited a new £12 million centre which provides a wealth of facilities for eight to 18—year—old is and he spoke to children about their mobile phone habits. the future king also played pool with the youngsters, short basketball hoops and talked about his wife princess catherine when he joined children at decorating biscuits, telling them, it's my wife who is the rt one. there you have it, the prince of wales on a visit there. no conversations of course about the photo which dominated the news earlier in the week and put the spotlight on the prince of wales and his wife catherine. this year's glastonbury festival line—up has finally been announced dua lipa and sza top the bill, meaning two female headliners for the
schumer. now to another developing story, we have pictures coming into us of the prince of wales today, prince william, who has voiced concerns about society's overuse of mobile phones while he toured a youth club. he urged people to use their phones less. the prince of wales visited a new £12 million centre which provides a wealth of facilities for eight to 18—year—old is and he spoke to children about their mobile phone habits. the future king also played pool with the youngsters, short...
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still to come on the world today — president biden praises senate leader chuck schumer for his speech calling for elections in israel. arctic sea ice is shrinking. we'll look at a possible new way to stop it. around the world and across the uk. this is the world today on bbc news. let's look at some other stories making news. labour have accused rishi sunak of �*chickening out�* of announcing the date of the next general election. the prime minister had ruled out holding an election on the second of may, the same day as local elections in england, and previously said his "working assumption" is that an election would be in the second half of the year. mps will get a 5.5% pay rise from april , meaning their annual salary will increase to over £91,000 pounds. the independent parliamentary standards authority says the decision was in line with the award recently agreed for senior civil servants, adding that it aims to be "fair... both for mps and the public". food delivery firm hellofresh denies taking subscriptions from customers who say they had cancelled their accounts. some cust
still to come on the world today — president biden praises senate leader chuck schumer for his speech calling for elections in israel. arctic sea ice is shrinking. we'll look at a possible new way to stop it. around the world and across the uk. this is the world today on bbc news. let's look at some other stories making news. labour have accused rishi sunak of �*chickening out�* of announcing the date of the next general election. the prime minister had ruled out holding an election on...
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chuck schumer says prime minister benjamin netanyahu has "lost his way" and accused him of pushing support for israel "to new lows". mr schumer, a democrat, and the highest—ranking jewish official in america, also called for the palestinian authority president, mahmoud abbas, to step down, saying a "new generation of leaders was needed, to work towards peace". all this comes as the us imposed sanctions on three extremist israeli settlers in the occupied west bank, who've been accused of harassing and attacking palestinians. the settler movement is controversial with many countries, including the uk, which sees israel as an occupying power, and the settlements as illegal. israel disputes this. west bank violence has surged since the start of the gaza war, triggered by hamas�*s attack on israel on october seventh. the us and uk have already imposed financial restrictions on some israeli settlers, as lucy williamson now reports, from zanuta in the southern hebron hills. dog barks. woman screams. yinon levi says he's never been violent towards his palestinian neighbours... shouting. ..that
chuck schumer says prime minister benjamin netanyahu has "lost his way" and accused him of pushing support for israel "to new lows". mr schumer, a democrat, and the highest—ranking jewish official in america, also called for the palestinian authority president, mahmoud abbas, to step down, saying a "new generation of leaders was needed, to work towards peace". all this comes as the us imposed sanctions on three extremist israeli settlers in the occupied west...
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my message today, according to what chuck schumer said this week in the american parliament, about how benjamin netanyahu is leading us to catastrophe and we must have an election as soon as possible otherwise we are all going to be in a bad situation. talks aimed at securing a ceasefire and the release of hostages could resume sunday in qatar, as fears remain over the prospect of a large—scale invasion of rafah. egyptian officials said hamas has presented a new proposal for a three—stage plan to end the fighting. israel's prime minister benjamin netanyahu has called the proposal unrealistic, but agreed to send israeli negotiators to qatar. meanwhile, a humanitarian aid shipment carrying 200 tons of food from cyprus has been unloaded onto gaza's shore. it's the first time in two decades that the sea route has been used. it's unclear though how the food will be distributed. the us charity world central kitchen is carrying out the mission in co—operation with the united arab emirates. the charity says a second aid ship is ready to go from cyprus. speaking before a two—day trip to
my message today, according to what chuck schumer said this week in the american parliament, about how benjamin netanyahu is leading us to catastrophe and we must have an election as soon as possible otherwise we are all going to be in a bad situation. talks aimed at securing a ceasefire and the release of hostages could resume sunday in qatar, as fears remain over the prospect of a large—scale invasion of rafah. egyptian officials said hamas has presented a new proposal for a three—stage...
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his request to speak to the democratic conference, was declined by majority leader chuck schumer. the first stop on mr blinken�*s visit wasjeddah. he arrived there this afternoon. the biden administration is hoping it can convince saudi arabia to normalise relations with israel, which they think is crucially important to the wider post war planning. if closer ties with israel can be framed as a way to obtain greater rights for the palestinians, that might allow prince mohammed to limit the backlash there would be in his country, where hostility towards israel is widespread. the saudi's though do want plenty in return. a civil nuclear programme and greater military support from washington. let's bring in our panel. the events involving prime minister netanyahu in washington today and the fact chuck schumer did not want him speaking to the democratic conference, yet he spoke to the republicans, there is a very deep split in washington now which is a problem forjoe biden and could before prime minister netanyahu if he wins the next election. arguably it is a pattern _ he wins the n
his request to speak to the democratic conference, was declined by majority leader chuck schumer. the first stop on mr blinken�*s visit wasjeddah. he arrived there this afternoon. the biden administration is hoping it can convince saudi arabia to normalise relations with israel, which they think is crucially important to the wider post war planning. if closer ties with israel can be framed as a way to obtain greater rights for the palestinians, that might allow prince mohammed to limit the...
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we will see if the biden agnes oration toughens up its policies now that chuck schumer has give them some political cover to do so. , , ., has give them some political cover to do so. , ., ., , to do so. just to remind our viewers of some of— to do so. just to remind our viewers of some of the _ to do so. just to remind our viewers of some of the things _ to do so. just to remind our viewers of some of the things we _ to do so. just to remind our viewers of some of the things we heard, - to do so. just to remind our viewers of some of the things we heard, he | of some of the things we heard, he said that casualties in gaza risks turning israel into a pariah. he called for elections in israel as well. and he criticised benjamin netanyahu, he said he had allowed his political survival to take precedent over the best interests of israel. i want to ask you about these ongoing discussions, about a ceasefire. we understand that a team from israel is getting on a flight to qatar, there are still huge differences between what israel wants and what hamas wants. where do you see things going
we will see if the biden agnes oration toughens up its policies now that chuck schumer has give them some political cover to do so. , , ., has give them some political cover to do so. , ., ., , to do so. just to remind our viewers of some of— to do so. just to remind our viewers of some of the _ to do so. just to remind our viewers of some of the things _ to do so. just to remind our viewers of some of the things we _ to do so. just to remind our viewers of some of the things we heard, - to...
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here's some of what chuck schumer had to say in the senate. the fourth major obstacle to peace is israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu, who has all too frequently bowed to the demands of extremists like ministers smotrich and ben—gvir and the settlers in the west bank. well, the state department has responded to schumer�*s comments, stressing they are not a reflection of president biden's position. obviously, congress is an independent branch of government. i think the government of israel understands quite well how the us government works. they interact frequently, notjust with members of the executive branch, but with members of congress, including senator schumer, who has travelled to israel a number of times over the years. and i'm sure they fully understand that he speaks for himself. he's obviously someone we are in close contact with, but not a statement from the executive branch. mr netanyahu's likud party has responded to senator schumer, saying "israel is not a banana republic", but a "proud democracy" that elected its prime
here's some of what chuck schumer had to say in the senate. the fourth major obstacle to peace is israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu, who has all too frequently bowed to the demands of extremists like ministers smotrich and ben—gvir and the settlers in the west bank. well, the state department has responded to schumer�*s comments, stressing they are not a reflection of president biden's position. obviously, congress is an independent branch of government. i think the government of...
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us senate majority leader chuck schumer says benjamin netanyahu is a major obstacle to peace, as israel vows to push ahead with rafah offensive. the spanish parliament approves a controversial amnesty law that exonerates catalonia separatists. new figures show the number of middle—aged people dying from cancer in the uk is at a record low. sport now from the bbc sport centre. hello from the bbc sport centre. two—time uspga champion justin thomas insists that the players championship — which is under way in florida — still has a really strong field, despite many of golf�*s big names being absent because they've joined the saudi backed liv tour. rory mcilroy�*s raised concerns that fans are losing interest because of the fragmented nature of the sport. here's our golf correspondent, ian carter. it does feel different. certain of the build—up to the tournament has been dominated by the ongoing controversies that surround men's professional golf and the split that is there because they are of our arrival of liv. now we are under way, it feels like a players championship, it is
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president biden has praised the speech made by chuck schumer when he called for new elections in israel and harshly criticised the prime minister benjamin netanyahu has an obstacle to peace. president biden said his fellow democrat had expressed serious concern shared by many americans and has been speaking in the white house. senator schumer contacted my senior staff he _ senator schumer contacted my senior staff he was _ senator schumer contacted my senior staff he was going to make that speech, — staff he was going to make that speech, and i'm not going to elaborate _ speech, and i'm not going to elaborate on the speech, he made a -ood elaborate on the speech, he made a good speech and i think he expressed serious _ good speech and i think he expressed serious concern shared not only by him but _ serious concern shared not only by him but by— serious concern shared not only by him but by many americans. that was joe biden him but by many americans. that was joe biden speaking — him but by many americans. that was joe biden speaking in _ him but by many americans. that was joe b
president biden has praised the speech made by chuck schumer when he called for new elections in israel and harshly criticised the prime minister benjamin netanyahu has an obstacle to peace. president biden said his fellow democrat had expressed serious concern shared by many americans and has been speaking in the white house. senator schumer contacted my senior staff he _ senator schumer contacted my senior staff he was _ senator schumer contacted my senior staff he was going to make that...
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us senate majority leader chuck schumer says benjamin netanyahu is a major obstacle to peace as israel vows to push ahead with its rafah offensive. elon musk�*s spacex mission is hailed a success even though the starship rocket is lost on re—entry to earth. tiktok warrants a us ban could cost us businesses billions of dollars and thousands ofjobs. and for the first time in its history, glastonbury will have to female headline acts. find out which artists get the prestigious sports. just before we go to business, some breaking news to bring you involving a plane which was carrying the defence minister grant shapps on his way back from poland to britain. according to a government source, the gps signal on the plane was interfered with for about 30 minutes while the plane flew close to russia's baltic enclave of kaliningrad. that meant mobile phones could no longer connect to the internet and the aircraft was forced to use alternative methods to determine its location. this was confirmed by the pm's spokesperson but also added this was not unusual. the exact quote is, while travelling
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schumer, the most _ joe biden, and chuck schumer, the most high—profile jewish face in the biden— most high—profile jewish face in the biden administration says netanyahu is a block— biden administration says netanyahu is a block to peace, you have protests— is a block to peace, you have protests on the streets of israel, famities— protests on the streets of israel, families of— protests on the streets of israel, families of the hostages still being held saying they have to stop what we're _ held saying they have to stop what we're doing and do it differently because — we're doing and do it differently because we want people home, netanyahu's situation is crumbling underneath them in every direction and he _ underneath them in every direction and he doesn't have the support of the vast _ and he doesn't have the support of the vast majority of the ease people in everything he does and the support— in everything he does and the support of his main allies and it is starting _ support of his main allies and it is starting to— support of his main allies and it is starting to
schumer, the most _ joe biden, and chuck schumer, the most high—profile jewish face in the biden— most high—profile jewish face in the biden administration says netanyahu is a block— biden administration says netanyahu is a block to peace, you have protests— is a block to peace, you have protests on the streets of israel, famities— protests on the streets of israel, families of— protests on the streets of israel, families of the hostages still being held saying they have to stop...
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the majority leader chuck schumer has been noncommittal about whether he will bring it up forever. —— fora —— for a vote. some senators have already vowed to vote against it. if it does move through the senate, joe biden has said he will sign it. opponents of the bill argue tiktok is a national security threat and the apps 170 million us users are vulnerable to data theft by the chinese government. the priority is national security and chinese access to millions of american�*s minds. that's what the primary issue is. there are trade—offs with that though. the former president donald trump used to back the idea but he changed his tune, saying while it poses a security and privacy concern, banning the app would be a boon for facebook. which he called an enemy of the people. with that, a national security, free—speech and youth issue also becomes a campaign issue. protesters took to capitol hill on wednesday in support of tiktok. do you have any concerns about china tapping into people's phones or security risks from china? absolutely not. if i had any concerns about china i wo
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my message today, i according to what chuck schumer said this week, _ according to what chuck schumer said this week, the american parliament, about— this week, the american parliament, about how— this week, the american parliament, about how benjamin netanyahu is taking _ about how benjamin netanyahu is taking us— about how benjamin netanyahu is taking us to catastrophe and we must have an _ taking us to catastrophe and we must have an election as soon as possible. _ have an election as soon as possible, otherwise we are all going to be _ possible, otherwise we are all going to be in_ possible, otherwise we are all going to be in a _ possible, otherwise we are all going to be in a bad, bad situation. the two rallies. _ to be in a bad, bad situation. the two rallies, as _ to be in a bad, bad situation. tie: two rallies, as the first maritime humanitarian aid shipment because it has been unloaded onto the shore, containing 200 tonnes of food desperately needed for gazza. the us charity behind the mission, world central kitchen, is carrying out the mission in co—operation with t
my message today, i according to what chuck schumer said this week, _ according to what chuck schumer said this week, the american parliament, about— this week, the american parliament, about how— this week, the american parliament, about how benjamin netanyahu is taking _ about how benjamin netanyahu is taking us— about how benjamin netanyahu is taking us to catastrophe and we must have an _ taking us to catastrophe and we must have an election as soon as possible. _ have an election as...
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majority leader chuck schumer has been noncommittal about whether he'll bring it up for a vote. some senators have already vowed to vote against it. it does move to the senate, president biden has said he will sign it. proponents have argued that tiktok is a security threat and the 170 million us users. are still vulnerable to data theft. the riori vulnerable to data theft. the priority is — vulnerable to data theft. the priority is national— vulnerable to data theft. tue: priority is national security. that's what the primary issue is. there are trade—offs. former president trump used a vac this idea, but this week, change his tune, tiktok poses security and privacy concerns, banning the app would be of boom for facebook with that, and national security, free speech and youth issue also becomes a campaign issue. protesters took to capitol hill in support of tiktok. do you have any concerns about china tapping into people's phones or security risks?— security risks? absolutely not. fiuuhtin security risks? absolutely not. fighting concerns _ security risks? absolutely no
majority leader chuck schumer has been noncommittal about whether he'll bring it up for a vote. some senators have already vowed to vote against it. it does move to the senate, president biden has said he will sign it. proponents have argued that tiktok is a security threat and the 170 million us users. are still vulnerable to data theft. the riori vulnerable to data theft. the priority is — vulnerable to data theft. the priority is national— vulnerable to data theft. tue: priority is...
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the majority leader chuck schumer has been noncommittal about whether he will bring it up forever. some senators have already vowed to vote against it. if it does move through the senate, joe biden has said he will sign it. opponents of the bill argue tiktok is a national security threat and the app 170 million us users are bondable to theft by the chinese government.— to theft by the chinese government. to theft by the chinese covernment. , ., , , government. the priority is national security _ government. the priority is national security and - government. the priority is| national security and tony's access_ national security and tony's access to _ national security and tony's access to millions of americans minds — access to millions of americans minds -- — access to millions of americans minds. —— chinese access. those trade-offs— minds. —— chinese access. those trade—offs are regularly an issue — trade—offs are regularly an issue like that. trade-offs are regularly an issue like that.— trade-offs are regularly an issue like that. the former president _
the majority leader chuck schumer has been noncommittal about whether he will bring it up forever. some senators have already vowed to vote against it. if it does move through the senate, joe biden has said he will sign it. opponents of the bill argue tiktok is a national security threat and the app 170 million us users are bondable to theft by the chinese government.— to theft by the chinese government. to theft by the chinese covernment. , ., , , government. the priority is national...
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the chuck schumer story. and dua lipa will headline glastonbury and the daily mail, russia attacks grant shapps�* jet, as it suffers a 30 minute blackout and then a picture of meghan markle, launching a lifestyle brand. in the daily telegraph, fears for patient and nhs drive to net—zero. number10 for patient and nhs drive to net—zero. number 10 anxiety grows as angry tories question rishi sunak�*s authority. in the times, a picture of concord and the story is... concord headed across new york harbour yesterday on its way home to the intrepid museum of manhattan after restoration work at the brooklyn naval yard. that's all from us tonight. from all of us, good night. this is bbc news. we will around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. let's take a look at some of the stories in the headlines in the uk. rishi sunak has ruled out holding a general election on the 2nd of may, which would coincide with local elections. mr sunak must hold a general election by january next year. he's previously s
the chuck schumer story. and dua lipa will headline glastonbury and the daily mail, russia attacks grant shapps�* jet, as it suffers a 30 minute blackout and then a picture of meghan markle, launching a lifestyle brand. in the daily telegraph, fears for patient and nhs drive to net—zero. number10 for patient and nhs drive to net—zero. number 10 anxiety grows as angry tories question rishi sunak�*s authority. in the times, a picture of concord and the story is... concord headed across...
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schumer said he _ leader of the senate chuck schumer said he didn't see a compelling case for it _ said he didn't see a compelling case for it you _ said he didn't see a compelling case for it. you make it very good point. it's for it. you make it very good point. it's not _ for it. you make it very good point. it's not only— for it. you make it very good point. it's not only about the data because one of— it's not only about the data because one of the _ it's not only about the data because one of the huge tech companies hear oracle _ one of the huge tech companies hear oracle right— one of the huge tech companies hear oracle right now is storing the data — oracle right now is storing the data. there are ways to get around the data _ data. there are ways to get around the data issue. but it's also about the data issue. but it's also about the algorithm and just what you said about— the algorithm and just what you said about narrative and points of view. i about narrative and points of view. i will _ about narrative and points of view. i will point — about narrative and poin
schumer said he _ leader of the senate chuck schumer said he didn't see a compelling case for it _ said he didn't see a compelling case for it you _ said he didn't see a compelling case for it. you make it very good point. it's for it. you make it very good point. it's not _ for it. you make it very good point. it's not only— for it. you make it very good point. it's not only about the data because one of— it's not only about the data because one of the _ it's not only about the data...
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chuck schumer said israel should hold new elections — and suggested mr netanyahu risked making his country a " pariah. "
chuck schumer said israel should hold new elections — and suggested mr netanyahu risked making his country a " pariah. "
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secretary lincoln also underlined the crisis, the humanitarian crisis and also chuck schumer of the senate for new elections in israel. but beyond that rhetoric, we did not see get any concrete measures such as suspending the military funding. i suspect this will be at the heart of the discussions during the visit this week of defence minister gallant to washington and if we see the decision regarding unrwa, i assume the us will put more pressure on the israelis to comply with the necessities of humanitarian aid. we comply with the necessities of humanitarian aid.— comply with the necessities of humanitarian aid. we will have to watch closely _ humanitarian aid. we will have to watch closely what - humanitarian aid. we will have | to watch closely what outcomes come from that meeting in washington. thank you for coming in and speaking with me today. senior research fellow at the middle east institute at the university of singapore. the captain of a royal navy warship in the red sea has told the bbc that the attacks are becoming more deadly, with the houthis in yemen launching more ballis
secretary lincoln also underlined the crisis, the humanitarian crisis and also chuck schumer of the senate for new elections in israel. but beyond that rhetoric, we did not see get any concrete measures such as suspending the military funding. i suspect this will be at the heart of the discussions during the visit this week of defence minister gallant to washington and if we see the decision regarding unrwa, i assume the us will put more pressure on the israelis to comply with the necessities...
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and on friday, president biden praised a speech made by us senate leader chuck schumer, in which he said the israeli prime minister was a threat to peace and called for new elections. do you have any comments around senator schumer�*s speech on israel yesterday? senator schumer contacted my staff, my senior staff he was going to make that speech. and he... i'm not going to elaborate on the speech. he made a good speech and i think he expressed a serious concern shared notjust by him but by many americans. i've been speaking to michael singh — he's the managing director at the washington institute for near east policy. we saw a gradual and they were more marked shift. in the language - coming from the biden administration about israel's offensive in gaza and those i comments from senator schumer today which president biden - praised. is this a deliberate - and co—ordinated strategy, do you think? it certainly seems like it. president biden was ready to volunteer that he approved of senator schumer�*s speed without getting into the details was ready to volunteer that the speech had
and on friday, president biden praised a speech made by us senate leader chuck schumer, in which he said the israeli prime minister was a threat to peace and called for new elections. do you have any comments around senator schumer�*s speech on israel yesterday? senator schumer contacted my staff, my senior staff he was going to make that speech. and he... i'm not going to elaborate on the speech. he made a good speech and i think he expressed a serious concern shared notjust by him but by...
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do you think the reality perhaps which affected chuck schumer that that only comes into play in a post—netanyahu world? that only comes into play in a post-netanyahu world?- that only comes into play in a post-netanyahu world? gaza first cannot be gaza _ post-netanyahu world? gaza first cannot be gaza only. _ post-netanyahu world? gaza first cannot be gaza only. this - post-netanyahu world? gaza first cannot be gaza only. this israeli i cannot be gaza only. this israeli government is simply not willing and/or able to make the decisions to do a meaningful pathway to two states of. ~ ., ., ~ ., ~ states of. aaron david miller, thank ou so states of. aaron david miller, thank you so much — states of. aaron david miller, thank you so much for— states of. aaron david miller, thank you so much forjoining _ states of. aaron david miller, thank you so much forjoining us - you so much forjoining us live here. you so much for “oining us live here. . ~ ,, let's turn away from diplomacy and politics and turned to the human stories. this is 12—year—old alma, whose parents were killed along with fou
do you think the reality perhaps which affected chuck schumer that that only comes into play in a post—netanyahu world? that only comes into play in a post-netanyahu world?- that only comes into play in a post-netanyahu world? gaza first cannot be gaza _ post-netanyahu world? gaza first cannot be gaza only. _ post-netanyahu world? gaza first cannot be gaza only. this - post-netanyahu world? gaza first cannot be gaza only. this israeli i cannot be gaza only. this israeli government is simply...
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us senate majority leader chuck schumer says deal is in place, with a few amendments to be voted on in the coming hours. you are looking at it live. it is 12:07 am currently in washington. i'm joined now by daniel lippman, a washington reporter for politico. just the person we need to speak to! the deadline has passed and we are about seven or eight minutes gone now. here there is a deal to move things forward. what more can you tell us? will this get done in time to avoid a lengthy shutdown? all signs are that there is going to be no government shutdown. they arejust going to be no government shutdown. they are just working through the night. it's not like any federal workers have to get paid at 10pm all lose government services and so, it's almost like a technical government shutdown for a few minutes but nothing in practicality but it's congress definitely acts like a teenager who reads the entire textbook the night before the exam and we see this every six months, it seems. it we see this every six months, it seem-— we see this every six months, it seems. it seems like we do. the
us senate majority leader chuck schumer says deal is in place, with a few amendments to be voted on in the coming hours. you are looking at it live. it is 12:07 am currently in washington. i'm joined now by daniel lippman, a washington reporter for politico. just the person we need to speak to! the deadline has passed and we are about seven or eight minutes gone now. here there is a deal to move things forward. what more can you tell us? will this get done in time to avoid a lengthy shutdown?...
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us senate majority leader chuck schumer has called for new elections in israel, accusing israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu of prioritising his "political survival" above the country. mr schumer, a democrat and america's highest—ranking jewish elected official, said the us should use its leverage to persuade mr netanyahu to change course. while the us remains israel's closest ally and biggest provider of military aid, concerns have been mounting within the biden administration over israel's conduct in gaza as the humanitarian crisis there worsens. now, president biden�*s top ally on capitol hill is calling for israel to make "course corrections". i have known prime minister netanyahu for a very long time and while we have vehemently disagreed on many occasions, i will always respect his extraordinary bravery for israel on the battlefield as a younger man. i believe in his heart he has his highest priority as — is the security of israel. however, i also believe prime minister netanyahu has lost his way. senior israeli figures, including the ambassador to the us, michael her
us senate majority leader chuck schumer has called for new elections in israel, accusing israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu of prioritising his "political survival" above the country. mr schumer, a democrat and america's highest—ranking jewish elected official, said the us should use its leverage to persuade mr netanyahu to change course. while the us remains israel's closest ally and biggest provider of military aid, concerns have been mounting within the biden...
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schumer who basically labelled the prime minister angela netanyahu as an obstacle to peace in the region and also called foreign elections but measurement and who will not resign on the survival of him and many extremists in the cabinet very much are dependent on the present situation and achievement of the objective set out to achieve and that is not only to destroy hamas but also to make gaza unlivable altogether. therefore open it widely to israeli settlements, to resettle and go there and basically if possible annexed gaza to israel. of course, the international community will remain very much opposed to it. there are many eyes on this continuing negotiation and a half for a ceasefire and the list of hostages. from the mood you are describing, doesn't sound like there is much hope attached to the talks, is there? ., ., ., ., ., there? not a lot of hope at this point- _ there? not a lot of hope at this point. the _ there? not a lot of hope at this point. the qatari - this point. the qatari spokesperson said the two sides are very much a part at this point. 0ne are very much a part at
schumer who basically labelled the prime minister angela netanyahu as an obstacle to peace in the region and also called foreign elections but measurement and who will not resign on the survival of him and many extremists in the cabinet very much are dependent on the present situation and achievement of the objective set out to achieve and that is not only to destroy hamas but also to make gaza unlivable altogether. therefore open it widely to israeli settlements, to resettle and go there and...
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the us senate majority leader, chuck schumer, has called for new elections in israel, saying the prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, risked making israel a �*pariah'. senator schumer said it was a �*grave mistake' for israel to reject a two—state solution. the israeli military says it plans the obstacle to peace is benjamin netanyahu. to move nearly 1.5 million displaced palestinians in rafah to what it described as "humanitarian islands" in the middle of the gaza strip. aid agencies have insisted that safely moving such a large number of people in a war zone would be almost impossible and an assault on rafah could prove disastrous. merlyn thomas from verify has been looking at where israel might try to move the people in rafah. the israeli army has said it plans to move palestinians out of the city of rafah in southern gaza to what it describes as humanitarian islands. it comes ahead of a planned military offensive in rafah, and rafah is at the southern border with egypt. over a million displaced palestinians are currently sheltering there after being forced to leave their homes
the us senate majority leader, chuck schumer, has called for new elections in israel, saying the prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, risked making israel a �*pariah'. senator schumer said it was a �*grave mistake' for israel to reject a two—state solution. the israeli military says it plans the obstacle to peace is benjamin netanyahu. to move nearly 1.5 million displaced palestinians in rafah to what it described as "humanitarian islands" in the middle of the gaza strip. aid...
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and on friday, president biden praised a speech made by us senate leader chuck schumer — in which he said the israeli prime minister was a threat to peace and called for new elections. any comment on the senator schumer's speech on israel yesterday? senator schumer contacted my staff, my senior staff he was going to make that speech, and i'm not going to elaborate on his speech. he made a good speech, and i think he expressed a serious concern shared not only by him, but by many americans. mr netanyahu's government has sharply dismissed the comments made by senator schumer. meanwhile, aid agencies are continuing to sound the alarm over the humanitarian situation in gaza. a ship carrying food supplies for gaza has arrived and is now waiting off the coast. it's a test run for what is hoped will become a new route to get aid into the territory. the bbc�*s mark lowen is injerusalem with more. now, a military incursion into rafah would of course be very risky, given the number of civilians sheltering there, and also would further incur the wrath of israel's western allies like the us
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would like to see go, they very much would like to see go, they have said that up publicly, at least chuck schumer did, and that war cabinet minister benny gantz who represents a more moderate wing of the government who is more likely to compromise when it comes to the ceasefire and who in general is seen as a better option for the united states. it will be interesting to see what will come out of these meetings but as yolande also mentioned we know there will be negotiations in qatar because it ceasefire is best reached through direct or indirect negotiations and not through a un security council resolution. , ., , , not through a un security council resolution-— resolution. obviously this is a difficult line _ resolution. obviously this is a difficult line for _ resolution. obviously this is a difficult line for the _ resolution. obviously this is a difficult line for the us - difficult line for the us government, it wants to support israel, it has done so on the public stage and militarily, but it has increased the diplomatic pressure on the israeli government. do you see it having an
would like to see go, they very much would like to see go, they have said that up publicly, at least chuck schumer did, and that war cabinet minister benny gantz who represents a more moderate wing of the government who is more likely to compromise when it comes to the ceasefire and who in general is seen as a better option for the united states. it will be interesting to see what will come out of these meetings but as yolande also mentioned we know there will be negotiations in qatar because...