Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Year : 2, Issue : 17
Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been an obstacle to a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Pelosi made the remarks in an interview with the Irish television channel, RTÉ’s Six One News, during a visit Monday to Ireland.
“We recognize Israel’s right to protect itself. We reject the policy and practice of Netanyahu. Terrible. What could be worse than what he has done in response?” said Pelosi.
The Democrat representative from the state of California said the prime minister has been an obstacle in the region for years and should resign.
“I don’t know whether he’s afraid of peace, incapable of peace, or just doesn’t want peace. But he has been an obstacle to the two-state solution,” said Pelosi.
The US continues to strongly support a two-state solution, amid an Israeli military onslaught against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Last month, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged new elections in Israel to replace Netanyahu.
Pelosi’s remarks after the House passed foreign aid bills Saturday that allocates $60.8 billion for Ukraine, $26.4 billion for Israel and $8 billion for Indo-Pacific allies to counter China.
Source: Anadolu Agency
