Senator Bernie Sanders compared the campus protests over Israel’s war against Hamas to the Vietnam War, suggesting it could be a defining issue for President Biden. Sanders expressed concern that Biden’s stance on Israel might alienate young voters and the Democratic base.
Despite Biden’s criticism of the protests, Sanders urged him to reconsider his Middle East policy and stop giving a “blank check” to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Sanders defended peaceful demonstrations and warned against equating criticism of Netanyahu with antisemitism. He emphasized the importance of understanding why students are protesting, citing U.S. military aid to Israel as a key issue.
Sanders has been critical of Netanyahu’s war policies, accusing them of violating international and American law, and has called for the Biden administration to end support.
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