US Senator Bernie Sanders voiced concern about recent developments in the occupied West Bank, saying the Israeli premier is breaking international law in the Gaza Strip, Anadolu Agency reports.
“While the world is understandably focused on the destruction unfolding in Gaza, we should not lose sight of what is happening in the West Bank – actions which are in violation of both American and international law,” Sanders said in a statement.
Sanders added that more than 500 Palestinians, including 100 children, have been killed by Israeli security forces and illegal settlers in the West Bank.
“Today, Netanyahu is beholden to figures even more extreme than he is,” he said. “Netanyahu should be facing serious consequences for these violations, not receiving an invitation to address a joint session of Congress,” he said.
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