Chris Coons Calls Israel's Netanyahu 'An Exceptionally Difficult Partner' To Deal With
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The Israeli prime minister over the weekend said he was "proud" to have prevented the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) on Sunday called Benjamin Netanyahu “an exceptionally difficult partner” for the U.S. to work with amid the war in Gaza after the Israeli prime minister said he was “proud” to prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state.
In an interview with CBS’s “Face the Nation,” Coons said while the U.S. has been right to support Israel in its fight against Hamas following the brutal Oct. 7 attack that claimed the lives of around 1,200 Israelis, it’s been tough dealing with Netanyahu.
“What has been a real challenge is the big gap between most of us in Congress and the president who believe a two-state solution is the only way forward, and Prime Minister Netanyahu who has done everything he can to undermine a positive vision for peace for Israel,” Coons said.
Netanyahu on Saturday said “among friends it’s important not to foster illusions,” alluding to the U.S. support for a two-state solution.
“I’m proud that I prevented the establishment of a Palestinian state,” Netanyahu added.
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