Prime Minister Netanyahu said in an interview Sunday that American Jewish elected officials who criticize Israel are 'letting themselves be dragged by these illogical protests and by the toxic ideology,' according to N12. He added that America can try socialism but he chose free market, which 'works much better,' and predicted the trend against Israel among Jewish officials will not hold.
Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the erosion of US support for Israel, particularly among Jewish elected officials, during an interview published Sunday evening by N12. Netanyahu characterized the critics as being pulled by 'illogical protests and toxic ideology' and said he does not believe the trend will last. He contrasted his free-market economic approach with socialism, stating that while America may try socialism, Israel's experience under his leadership with a free market 'works much better.'
The remarks follow a previous bulletin in which Netanyahu, in a closed forum the day before, said he can stretch the US relationship but will not allow a complete rupture. The comment reflects an ongoing debate within Israeli and American Jewish circles over the direction of US-Israel ties amid shifting domestic politics in both countries.
The interview did not specify which elected officials Netanyahu was referring to, and the prime minister's office has not issued an additional statement.
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