Politics & Diplomacy
US senator calls Netanyahu chronic liar before UN address
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Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a "chronic liar" ahead of Netanyahu's visit to the United Nations General Assembly, according to Al Jazeera English. The Maryland lawmaker's rebuke came as Netanyahu prepared to address the international body.
Van Hollen's comments reflected mounting criticism from within the US political establishment over Netanyahu's conduct and statements. The senator joined other American lawmakers in publicly challenging Israeli policy in recent months.
