Senator Bernie Sanders has launched a sharp critique against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, asserting that the leader’s past and present stances are fundamentally mistaken. In a press statement, Sanders highlighted the former leader’s 2002 remarks on Saddam Hussein, which claimed Iraq’s removal would bring positive regional changes. Sanders emphasized the devastating effects of the Iraq war, citing over 4,492 U.S. military deaths and a financial burden exceeding $3 trillion. The senator warned that the United States should not become entangled in Netanyahu’s current conflict with Iran.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has indicated he would consider military action if negotiations fail, though he has not ruled out involvement. The administration’s stance focuses on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear capabilities, with a potential decision on intervention looming within the next two weeks. Trump’s position, rooted in a ‘America First’ agenda, has underscored the necessity of curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Both leaders’ views reflect broader U.S. policy tensions amid the escalating regional conflict.