US Senator Van Hollen Condemns Netanyahu Over Video Targeting New York City's Mayor
Senator Chris Van Hollen said the Israeli prime minister's past conduct is not erased by his visit to the United States.
US Senator Chris Van Hollen has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a video attributed to him targeted New York City's mayor, saying the episode does not change his broader assessment of the Israeli leader's record.
"The prime minister is lucky that the United States has let him cross our borders, but that doesn't erase his lies, and that doesn't erase his war crimes," Van Hollen said, according to Anadolu Agency.
The senator's remarks came amid continued scrutiny of Netanyahu's public statements and diplomatic conduct during his time in the United States. Van Hollen, a Democrat from Maryland, has been a vocal critic of the Israeli government's policies, particularly its conduct during the war in Gaza.
Neither Van Hollen's office nor representatives for Netanyahu immediately elaborated on the specific contents of the video referenced in the senator's comments.
The remarks add to a broader pattern of friction between members of the US Congress and the Israeli government, as debate over Washington's support for Israel continues to divide American lawmakers.
Sources
- US senator denounces Netanyahu over video targeting New York City mayor — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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