Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) issued a sharp critique of former President Donald Trump following Trump’s recent endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a statement posted to social media, Sanders characterized the endorsement as unsurprising, suggesting that the two leaders share a political agenda that favors prolonged military engagement in the Middle East.

Sanders explicitly linked the endorsement to the potential for increased casualties and destruction in the region, using the term "genocide" to describe the current state of the conflict. Beyond his criticism of the endorsement, Sanders utilized the moment to advocate for significant shifts in U.S. policy. He called for voters to end Republican control of Congress and demanded an immediate halt to all U.S. military aid currently being provided to Israel.

While the report from Middle East Eye focuses on Sanders' condemnation of the political alliance, it does not provide a response from the Trump campaign or the Netanyahu administration regarding the Senator's specific allegations. The report highlights the growing divide in American political discourse regarding the U.S.-Israel relationship, positioning Sanders as a leading voice for those seeking to restrict military support to the Israeli government.