Rahm Emanuel delivers speech in Tel Aviv criticizing Netanyahu and calling for new US-Israel alliance approach.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, delivered a speech at Tel Aviv University on July 8, 2026. He criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership, warned that Israel has become a 'pariah,' and argued that the US should end its policy of unconditional support for Israel. Emanuel proposed a '23-state solution' involving Arab nations in Palestinian governance and called for sanctions on Israelis who attack Palestinian civilians.
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Outlets across the spectrum land in roughly the same place: the shared language is highlighted.
“Rahm Emanuel tells Israelis that he understands their 'cynicism' and 'anger'”WE Washington Examiner RIGHT
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