US Senator Schumer urges new leadership in Israel, calling Netanyahu an obstacle to peace

Senator Chuck Schumer, the US Senate Majority Leader and a top American Jewish politician, has called for new elections in Israel due to his concerns over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership. Schumer believes that Netanyahu's government no longer fits the needs of Israel and is an obstacle to a two-state solution and peace in the Middle East. He has criticized Netanyahu for being too willing to tolerate civilian casualties in Gaza and losing his way due to political survival. The Israeli ambassador to the US labeled Schumer's comments as counterproductive, increasing tensions between the US and Israel.