The attack by the leader of the Democratic majority in the Senate on Netanyahu: an earthquake in Israel-US relations. The words of Chuck Schumer, the most senior Jewish elected official in the USA, point to the growing rift between the Democratic Party and the Israeli government.
His harsh words will allow other senators to express themselves publicly in a similar way. Netanyahu's reaction to Schumer's speech was even harsh. "Israel is not a banana republic, but an independent and proud democracy," said a message published on behalf of the Likud party.