Major American Jewish org meets with Schumer, remains 'distressed' over speech

Now is not the time for public criticisms that empower detractors of Israel, Schleifer and Daroff said, arguing that such criticisms foster divisiveness.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) looks at his notes during a press conference following weekly Senate caucus luncheons at the US Capitol in Washington, US, January 17, 2024.

(photo credit: REUTERS/Anna Rose Layden)

ByHANNAH SARISOHN

MARCH 20, 2024 00:32

Updated: MARCH 20, 2024 15:37

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