AIPAC on Schumer speech: Israel an independent democracy that decides itself when to hold elections

Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

Illustrative: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, prepares to speak at the 2019 American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy conference, at Washington Convention Center, in Washington, March 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Illustrative: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, prepares to speak at the 2019 American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy conference, at Washington Convention Center, in Washington, March 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

“Israel is an independent democracy that decides for itself when elections are held and chooses its own leaders,” AIPAC says in response to Schumer’s speech calling for elections in Israel to replace Netanyahu.

“America must continue to stand with our ally Israel and ensure it has the time and resources it needs to win this war.”

“Hamas bears sole responsibility for this conflict. The hope for a brighter future for the Middle East begins with Israel’s decisive defeat of Hamas,” AIPAC adds, echoing comments by Netanyahu.

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