Rep. Dean Phillips Calls for Ceasefire, Criticizes Netanyahu

[RainWalker]

Rep. Dean Phillips Calls for Ceasefire, Criticizes Netanyahu
Phillips accused Netanyahu of exacerbating 'policies of oppression and illegal settlement on Palestinian land'

https://themessenger.com/politics/rep-dean-phillips-calls-for-ceasefire-criticizes-netanyahu]

Presidential candidate Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., called Friday for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel once hostages are released.

"Upon the safe release of hostages, an immediate and mutual ceasefire of large-scale military operations and indiscriminate terror must be initiated and upheld by both parties," Phillips said in a statement.

Among the steps he lists that he believes must be taken "immediately" is the release of over 200 hostages, including nine American citizens, by Hamas. Phillips also calls for new elections in Israel.

"Israelis must call for elections and demand from their government a commitment to a future of mutual security, peace, and prosperity for both peoples," said the statement.

[calguy]

1. Stating the obvious

Mr. Phillips must be trying to impress us with his foreign policy experience by stating what almost everyone else has been saying for quite a while now. This guy seems naive at best.

[RainWalker]

2. I think this is a lot of political positioning

On virtually every issue except this one he's to Biden's right. I'm thinking he sees this as an opportunity and an opening.