Netanyahu Scrambles for Mysterious Meetings With U.S. Senators

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is privately working to speak with U.S. lawmakers on both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill, in what appears to be an effort to smooth over mounting divisions over Israel’s war in Gaza.

Netanyahu requested to speak with the Senate Democratic Caucus, but Majority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer denied his request, suggesting these conversations should not happen in a partisan way.

“Sen. Schumer made it clear that he does not think these discussions should happen in a partisan manner,” a spokesperson told The Daily Beast. “That’s not helpful to Israel.” Punchbowl News first reported his request.

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