Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting Thursday that he is 'proud to stand with Israel' and sees himself as 'the conscience of the Democratic Party' regarding support for the Jewish state. Fetterman emphasized the necessity of destroying Hamas and Hezbollah and targeting Iranian capabilities, calling the war 'just.' He expressed sorrow for what Israel and the Jewish community suffered since October 7.
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Thursday, delivering a forceful statement of support for Israel's war against Hamas and Hezbollah. Fetterman described himself as 'the conscience of the Democratic Party' on Israel, asserting that the fight against Iranian-backed terror groups is 'a just war.' He also expressed condolences for the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre and its aftermath.
The meeting comes as Fetterman has increasingly positioned himself as a leading pro-Israel voice within the Democratic Party. As The Zioneer has reported, Fetterman earlier this month stated he would leave the party if it formally adopts an anti-Israel platform, and he has decried what he sees as growing hostility toward Israel among Democratic lawmakers. His remarks in Jerusalem reinforce his commitment to a bipartisan U.S. stance backing Israel's security.
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