Bernie’s stance on the Palestinians
Lesson Brief
Galei Zahal
On May 29, Galei Zahal reported on comments that U.S. Democratic nominee Bernie Sanders stated in an interview regarding his stance towards Israel and the Palestinians. Sanders stressed that he was 100 percent pro-Israel but that the U.S. should not push the needs of the Palestinian people aside. Sanders stressed that if the U.S. and Israel have a true desire for peace, then they must respect and recognize the needs and hardships of the Palestinians.