Good evening. One of the most prominent figures in american politics, the Majority Leader in the senate, has called for new elections in israel. Chuck schumer says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lost his way and accused him of pushing support for israel to new lows. Mr schumer, a democrat, and the highest ranking jewish official in america, also called for the Palestinian Authority president , mahmoud abbas, to step down, saying a new generation of leaders was needed, to work towards peace. All this comes as the us imposed sanctions on three extremist Israeli Settlers in the occupied west bank, whove been accused of harassing and attacking palestinians. The Settler Movement is controversial with many countries, including the uk, which sees israel as an occupying power, and the settlements as illegal. Israel disputes this. West Bank Violence has surged since the start of the gaza war, triggered by hamas s attack on israel on october seventh. The us and uk have already imposed fin
Course corrections. I have known Benjamin Netanyahu for a very long time and while we have disagreed on many occasions, i will always respect his extraordinary bravery for israel on the battlefield as a younger man and i believe in his heart he has his highest priority as the security of israel. However, i also believe Prime Minister netanyahu has lost his way. Senior israeli figures, including the ambassador to the us, michael herzog, and mr netanyahus chief political rival, benny gantz, criticised mr schumer s intervention, calling it unhelpful, counterproductive and unacceptable. Mr schumer s comments come as the Biden Administration continues to pressure mr netanyahu not to launch a Ground Offensive on gazas southernmost city, rafah, something the white house says is a red line, but talking to troops on thursday, mr netanyahu sounded undaunted. Translation there are International Pressures l preventing us from Entering Rafah and completing the work. As minister of israel, i push a
Discussing the situation in ukraine. The relationship, as you mentioned, between the french president and the german chancellor has been under a lot of scrutiny lately regarding mixed messages coming from both countries regarding support for ukraine. The french president has been receiving raised eyebrows about his comments, saying he wouldnt rule out one day sending troops to ukraine, which the german chancellor quickly ruled out. He said germany was not a war party, and subsequent of that, there have been various pot shots between countries about who is doing what to help. A lot of people are using this as an opportunity to smooth things over, get on the same page, and at least coordinate their messaging in a better way. This is, of course, crucial moment for europe. There are genuine fears that if donald trump becomes president of the United States again, and elections later this year, that can undermine the nato alliance, and germany and france would have to step up. Mil germany an
Benjamin netanyahu hits back today at a top democratic calls for new elections in israel for a good evening i am Christina Coleman and for jon scott and this is a box report. Top white house officials insist it is up to the israeli people to decide if there will be new elections as israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says some of the Majority Leader Chuck Schumer call for new leadership in israel was inappropriate. The Prime Minister also sticking to his pledge to wipe out the Hamas Terror Organization but Lucas Thompson is live at the white house with more. I lucas. Chris christina earlier today on fox israels Prime Minister responded to that speech by the Senate Majority leader. Because i think schumers statements are wholly inappropriate. We are not a Banana Republic the people will choose when they have elections, who they will elect is not something we foisted upon us. President biden said schumer made a good speech and says he was given a heads up on its content in advance.
For a few months ever since they proved that section m14 noticed proved that section 1414 noticed where they declared themselves bankrupt. We are at a point now where they have to make £300 million savings for the next two years and if they dont agree this budget they will be bankrupt. The money will run out and people wont get paid. They are gathering in the Council Chamber, we think they will Start Talking about the budget in about 20 minutes or half an hour. You will hear a lot of different politicians talking. Labourwill hear a lot of different politicians talking. Labour will probably blame the conservative government for the reduced income its had, the lower grants over recent years in terms of austerity. The conservatives will blame labourfor austerity. The conservatives will blame labour for its botched introduction of the oracle Payroll System which cost over £100 million and its failure to deal with equal pay abilities which are closing on another billion pounds. We will pr