Clinton proposed tough US stance if Netanyahu government is re-elected — Jerusalem Post
In Israel, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that, in her view, the United States should take a very tough stance if voters once again support the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This was stated in a Jerusalem Post opinion column about the participation of American politicians in Israeli elections.
Clinton's statement
During an appearance on Morning Joe, Clinton said that she loves Israel but has a negative attitude toward Netanyahu's government and its policies. According to the column, she said that if Israelis vote for it again, the United States should take a tough stance. Clinton also said that Washington could work with a new government.
The column's author, Steven M. Flatow, interpreted these remarks as linking the nature of US-Israel relations to the voting result. He noted that Clinton does not currently shape US foreign policy, but remains a prominent figure in the Democratic Party.
Elections and statements by US politicians
According to Flatow, the issue of Netanyahu's re-election is to be decided by Israeli voters on October 27. The columnist also cited remarks by US President Donald Trump, who said that it was appropriate for him not to interfere in Israeli elections, but at the same time did not rule out supporting one of the campaign participants.
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Flatow recalled that in March 2024, then US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called for new elections in Israel, saying that Netanyahu had lost his way. According to the author's account, Schumer also spoke about the need for a more active US role in changing Israel's course if Netanyahu's coalition remains in power after the war.
Speculation about October 7
The column also says that Clinton, referring to reports that Netanyahu allegedly received a warning before the October 7 attack, suggested that he might have wanted to see what the attackers were planning in order to respond harshly afterward and strengthen his own position. At the same time, she noted that she does not know his motives.
Flatow called this suggestion unsubstantiated. He noted that serious questions remain in Israel regarding the failures that preceded the October 7 attack.
