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Sanders Calls Netanyahu a 'War Criminal' Amid Gaza Crisis

7/11/2025

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During a recent White House visit, Sen. Bernie Sanders fiercely condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a "war criminal," highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis caused by Israel's blockade of Gaza. In stark contrast, Trump lauded Netanyahu. Human rights experts also denounced Israel's proposal for a "humanitarian city" in Gaza, perceiving it as a guise for forced displacement and potential war crimes.

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During a recent White House visit, Sen. Bernie Sanders fiercely condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a "war criminal," highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis caused by Israel's blockade of Gaza. In stark contrast, Trump lauded Netanyahu. Human rights experts also denounced Israel's proposal for a "humanitarian city" in Gaza, perceiving it as a guise for forced displacement and potential war crimes.