Senator Warren Urges U.S. to Stop Funding Israel, Slams Netanyahu

(MENAFN) US Senator Elizabeth Warren sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, accusing him of placing his own political survival above efforts for peace. She called for an immediate stop to American funding for Israel’s ongoing military operations in the Gaza Strip.

"Starving Palestinian children and killing innocent people isn't enough for Netanyahu. Now, he wants to control all of Gaza."

"He no longer even pretends that this is about bringing the hostages home. For Netanyahu, it's all about holding onto his power," Warren declared on X.

Her comments came shortly after the Prime Minister’s Office announced that the Israeli army would begin preparations to "take control" of Gaza City. Netanyahu clarified, however, that Israel’s "goal is not to take over Gaza, but to free Gaza from Hamas and enable a peaceful government to be established there."

Warren underscored her position by stating, "The U.S. cannot send one penny more to Israel to fund this war."

The international community has increasingly condemned Israel’s devastating campaign in Gaza, which has resulted in over 61,300 casualties since October 2023. The relentless conflict has ravaged the region, pushing it toward a humanitarian catastrophe marked by severe famine conditions.

Adding to the pressure, last November the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, charging them with war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the Gaza conflict.

Israel is also confronting a genocide lawsuit filed at the International Court of Justice concerning its military actions in the enclave.

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