WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden expressed support Friday for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer after the senator called for new elections in Israel, the latest sign that the U.S. relationship with its closest Middle East ally is careening toward fracture over the war in Gaza.

Schumer, a Jewish Democrat from New York, sent tremors through both countries this week when he said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost his way” and warned that “Israel cannot survive if it becomes a pariah” as Palestinian casualties continue to grow.

“He made a good speech,” Biden said in the Oval Office during a meeting with Ireland’s prime minister. “I think he expressed serious concerns shared not only by him but by many Americans.”

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    8 months ago

    You could argue that running for President on the Democratic ticket makes him a de facto Dem.

    And “may you live in interesting times” is supposedly an old Asian curse.

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      8 months ago

      You could argue that running for President on the Democratic ticket makes him a de facto Dem.

      I’m not disagreeing, but he’s still (I-VT). What I am saying is there’s most likely a rugged utility in that both sides recognize.

      And “may you live in interesting times” is supposedly an old Asian curse.

      Yup. Interesting times, indeed.