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Rahm Emanuel Calls US-Israel Ties at Crossroads, Demands Sanctions

7/7/2026

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Rahm Emanuel, a Democratic presidential contender, rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling the U.S.–Israel partnership at a crossroads.
He will speak at Tel Aviv University Wednesday, denouncing Netanyahu and urging changes to bilateral ties.
Emanuel said U.S. support lets Israel ignore American concerns while global backing rapidly declines.
He proposed sanctions on Israelis targeting Palestinian civilians, ending U.S. subsidies and forcing Israel to buy American arms on equal terms.

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Rahm Emanuel, a Democratic presidential contender, rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling the U.S.–Israel partnership at a crossroads.
He will speak at Tel Aviv University Wednesday, denouncing Netanyahu and urging changes to bilateral ties.
Emanuel said U.S. support lets Israel ignore American concerns while global backing rapidly declines.
He proposed sanctions on Israelis targeting Palestinian civilians, ending U.S. subsidies and forcing Israel to buy American arms on equal terms.