Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez brands Benjamin Netanyahu a 'Trump-like figure' and says that America should consider cutting military and economic aid to Israel
- Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggests aid to Israel should be cut
- The New York Rep., 29, also described Benjamin Netanyahu as being 'Trump-like'
- The Jewish Democratic Council of America has criticised the Rep's comments
Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for being an authoritarian, 'Trump-like figure' while suggesting that US military and economic aid to Israel should be cut.
The Representative for New York, a rising star in her party, has insisted that the idea of cutting aid to Israel should 'definitely be on the table'.
The 29-year-old has been criticised by the Jewish Democratic Council of America for the comments, with the organisation saying that US-Israel ties 'must supersede politics'.
Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has
insisted that the idea of cutting aid to
Israel should definitely be on the table'
Ocasio-Cortez, also known as AOC, made the comments on Sunday on Yahoo's Skullduggery podcast.
She said: 'I think it's something that can be discussed.
'I think these are part of conversations we are having in our caucus. I hope to play a facilitating role in this conversation and a supportive role in this conversation.
'But I also know that there have been people leading on this for a long time, like Congresswoman [Betty] McCollum.'
Later, she took the time to lament the 'ascent of authoritarianism' around the world, while also criticising Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a 'Trump-like figure' for his plans to formally annex Jewish settlements on the West Bank.
She also slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu for being an authoritarian,
'Trump-like figure'
She added: 'I think what we are really seeing is an ascent of authoritarianism across the world.'
The Jewish Democratic Council of America released a statement on Monday, slamming the Rep's comments.
It read: 'We are pleased Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recognizes she is NOT a leader on Israel in Congress.
'We recommend she engage with Dem leaders Eliot Engel, Nita Lowey, & Ted Deutch before contemplating the future of US military aid to Israel. US-Israel ties must supersede politics.'
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