Rahm Emanuel, a prominent Democrat and former Chicago mayor who is exploring a potential 2028 U.S. presidential run, tells Israel to change course to protect the U.S.-Israel alliance. Speaking in Tel Aviv, Emanuel criticizes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, saying Israel risks becoming increasingly isolated among U.S. voters due to its policies toward Palestinians. Multiple outlets report that Emanuel warns Washington should move away from unconditional support for Israel and adopt a different approach tied to Israeli actions on Palestinian issues. The comments are framed as part of Emanuel’s proposed new U.S. policy direction for the Middle East, delivered during a speech at Tel Aviv University. The coverage also notes Emanuel’s long-standing ties to Israel and his political profile within the Democratic Party. While outlets differ in emphasis, all describe Emanuel’s central message: he argues that Israel’s current trajectory is eroding support in the United States and that a shift in Israeli policy is necessary to maintain alliance stability with Washington.
Rahm Emanuel urges U.S. to end unconditional support for Israel over Gaza and Palestinians
Rahm Emanuel, a prominent Democrat and former Chicago mayor who is exploring a potential 2028 U.S. presidential run, tells Israel to change course to protect the U.S.-Israel alliance. Speaking in Tel...
- Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat exploring a 2028 presidential run, speaks in Tel Aviv to criticize Israel’s current direction.
- Emanuel argues Israel risks jeopardizing the U.S.-Israel alliance due to growing unease among U.S. voters.
- He calls for ending or changing unconditional U.S. support for Israel.
- Emanuel points to concerns with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies toward Palestinians.
- Emanuel delivers his remarks at Tel Aviv University, proposing a different U.S. policy toward the Middle East.
By Maayan LubellTEL AVIV, July 8 (Reuters) - Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat weighing a 2028 U.S. presidential run, said on Wednesday that Israel risks jeopardizing its alliance with Washington unless it changes course on the Palestinians because of growing unease with its policies among U.S. voters.A former Chicago mayor and chief of staff to former President Barack Obama, Emanuel used a speech at Tel Aviv University to criticize Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and propose a new U.S. policy toward the Middle East.
1 hour agoRahm Emanuel, a long-time Democratic supporter of Israel exploring a presidential run, warned Israel that it’s become a “pariah” under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and said Washington should end unconditional support for its longtime ally.
4 hours agoThe former Chicago mayor, a Democrat exploring a 2028 presidential run, is in Tel Aviv calling for an end to unconditional U.S. support of Israel.
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