"US Democratic Leaders' Unprecedented Criticism of Israel's Politics"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza and call for new elections has sparked outrage from Republicans and Israeli officials, highlighting the delicate balance the US and its allies navigate when it comes to interfering in each other's electoral politics. This incident is just one example of the long history of US leaders and American allies butting into each other's electoral politics, with instances ranging from President Donald Trump's recognition of Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights to President Bill Clinton's invitation of Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres to the White House before an Israeli election. The blurred lines of interference in elections are being further tested as world leaders approach the upcoming Biden-Trump rematch, with recent comments from Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán drawing attention.