"Schumer's Criticism of Netanyahu: Biden's Response and Full Text of Speech"

President Biden praised Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's speech criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling it a "good speech" and expressing shared concerns about the situation in Israel. Schumer called for new elections in Israel, citing Netanyahu's prioritization of political survival over the country's best interests and his divergence from U.S. policy on the formation of an independent Palestinian state. While some Democrats supported Schumer's remarks, others, including Republican lawmakers and Israeli officials, criticized the call for new elections and external interference in Israel's electoral future.