Democratic congresswoman: Netanyahu’s policies are making Israel less safe

U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack are making Israel less safe. Dean, who supported a defeated amendment to cut aid to Israel in July, clarified that criticizing Netanyahu does not equate to being anti-Israel. She told JNS, "I believe, sadly, Mr Netanyahu has made it less secure."

• Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) countered, suggesting that blaming Netanyahu is a tactic to appease far-left Democrats who oppose Israel.
• Lawler criticized the rise of "anti-Israel candidates" within the Democratic Party, noting a significant shift from the party's stance two years prior.
• Dean maintained her "very pro-Israel" stance, drawing a parallel to her criticism of former President Trump, stating it signifies a deeper love for her country.