Democratic figure Rahm Emanuel calls for end to unconditional U.S. support for Israel
Former Chicago mayor and Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, who is weighing a 2028 presidential run, urged an end to unconditional U.S. aid to Israel in a speech at Tel Aviv University.
Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat who is weighing a 2028 U.S. presidential run, is a former Chicago mayor and former chief of staff to former President Barack Obama. In a speech at Tel Aviv University, Emanuel called for ending unconditional U.S. aid or support to Israel.
Emanuel said U.S.-Israeli relations are “at a crossroads” (reported by wtae) and warned that Israel risks jeopardizing its alliance with Washington unless it changes course on the Palestinians (reported by almonitor).
He added that unconditional support for Israel has been a mistake and has allowed expansion of settlements, regional war, and denial of relief to Palestinians in Gaza (reported by bluesky).
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