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On the recordMay 27, 2026
I will always support the security of the Israeli people, but Prime Minister Netanyahu has jeopardized that security and Israel’s standing in the world through his handling of the wars in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon, and by allowing total impunity for the spiraling violence in the West Bank.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Senator Murphy discusses Israel's security and Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions.

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