Prime Minister Netanyahu said in an interview that American Jewish officials who criticize Israel are letting themselves be pulled by 'illogical protests and toxic ideology,' adding that the trend won't last. He contrasted free-market capitalism favorably with socialism, saying 'we tried it and it didn't work.'
Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed criticism from American Jewish elected officials during a recent interview, responding to questions about declining support for Israel among Jewish lawmakers who nonetheless face backlash from their own audiences. Netanyahu argued that these critics are being swept along by what he called 'illogical protests and toxic ideology' rather than sober policy analysis, and predicted the trend would not endure. He contrasted Israel's economic path with American progressive leanings, stating that Israel abandoned socialism for a free-market model that 'works much better.' The remarks continue a pattern of public friction between Netanyahu and segments of American Jewish leadership, as The Zioneer has previously reported. The interview did not specify which particular officials or incidents prompted the response.
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