SANDERS: NETANYAHU'S PEACE IS ISRAEL BETWEEN MEDITERRANEAN SEA, JORDAN RIVER

[Uncle Joe]

"We must say loudly and clearly that we oppose reactionary policies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, [which] does not make anyone anti-Israel," Sanders explained. "Let me say it again. I am vigorously opposed the reactionary racist and authoritarian policies of [US President] Donald Trump. That does not make me anti-American, and I am not anti-Israel because I oppose Netanyahu's policies."

Speaking on the peace process in the Middle East, Sanders said Israel is making significant technological advances that could bring innovation and prosperity to the entire region, yet unable to achieve this goal because of the unresolved conflict with the Palestinians.

"And I see [the] Palestinian people crushed underneath a military occupation [that is] now over a half-century old, creating a daily reality of pain, humiliation, and resentment," he continued. "Let me be clear: I do not know how peace can be achieved in that region, but in the Gaza Strip, poverty is rampant. Fifty-three percent of people are unemployed. The number of unemployed is even higher, but young people at 99% of the residents cannot leave that area. That is not a sustainable situation."

Sanders added that "ending the occupation and enabling the Palestinians independence and self-determination in a sovereign, independent, economically viable state of their own, is in the best interest of the United States, Israel, Palestinians, and the entire region. It is a necessary step in ensuring that Israel is accepted and integrated into the region."

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https://www.jpost.com/American-Politics/Sanders-Opposing-Netanyahu-doesnt-make-me-anti-Israel-591583