Hillary Clinton says the United States should take a tough position on the current Israeli government.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stated that the United States should adopt a "very tough position" if Israeli voters reelect the government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Clinton argued that a new Israeli government could provide opportunities for more constructive progress in the region.
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She noted that the current leadership's policies and settler violence in the West Bank should not be met with impunity. Clinton stated that allowing such violence to continue is unfair to the Palestinians and dangerous for Israel. She also referenced a report alleging that Netanyahu was warned of a planned Hamas attack but either did not believe the warning or wanted to see the extent of the plan to enhance his position. Clinton emphasized that securing peace requires "tough love" from Washington rather than total agreement or rejection. She also highlighted previous efforts by herself and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, to broker agreements between Israelis and Israelis and Palestinians, which were largely rejected by the Palestinians.
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Hillary Clinton: U.S. should take a ‘very tough position’ with Israel if Netanyahu reelected
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