Fetterman Defends Israel, Rejects Sanders' Criticism

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) has dismissed Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-VT) criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following Israel's attack on Hezbollah.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) has dismissed Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-VT) criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following Israel's attack on Hezbollah. Sanders had accused Netanyahu of prolonging the war in order to cling to power.

"No. Not at all," Fetterman said when asked if he agreed with Sanders' criticisms. "I want to be very clear, I thought what Israel chose to do about blowing up the pagers, walkie-talkies and then after targeting and eliminating membership and leadership of Hezbollah, I absolutely support that."

Fetterman Defends Israel, Rejects Sanders' Criticism

Fetterman praised Israel for its actions, saying that they "demonstrated that they will not allow terrorists not to be held accountable."

Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) had criticized Israel following the pager attacks. Ocasio-Cortez called the attack a "violation of international humanitarian law" and demanded a congressional investigation.

Fetterman Defends Israel, Rejects Sanders' Criticism

Sanders introduced a pair of joint resolutions that would block U.S. arms sales to Israel. The Biden administration recently approved a series of arms sales totaling $20 billion to Israel.

Fetterman's defense of Israel underscores the growing divide within the Democratic Party on the issue of Israel. Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez represent a growing progressive wing of the party that is critical of Israel's actions. Fetterman, on the other hand, represents a more traditional Democratic view that is supportive of Israel.

Fetterman Defends Israel, Rejects Sanders' Criticism

The debate over Israel's actions in Lebanon is likely to continue in the coming weeks and months. Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez are expected to continue their efforts to block U.S. arms sales to Israel, while Fetterman and other Democrats are expected to defend Israel's actions.

The outcome of this debate could have a significant impact on the U.S.-Israel relationship. If Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez are successful in blocking arms sales to Israel, it could damage the two countries' relationship. Conversely, if Fetterman and other Democrats are successful in defending Israel's actions, it could strengthen the relationship.

It is important to note that there is no consensus within the Democratic Party on the issue of Israel. The party is divided between its progressive and moderate wings, and there is a range of views on Israel within each wing. The debate over Israel's actions in Lebanon is likely to continue within the Democratic Party for the foreseeable future.