Friedman: Hamas's issue is not settlements, but Israel's existence
By MICHAEL WILNER, JPOST.COM STAFFUpdated: FEBRUARY 16, 2017 18:01
The Senate confirmation hearings for David Friedman, US President Donald Trump's pick for ambassador to Israel, began on Wednesday in Washington.During questioning, Friedman addressed the topic of Israeli settlements as a possible obstacle to peace. "Their issue is not settlements– their issue is the State of Israel," Friedman said of Hamas.Ben-Gvir ascends, prays of Temple Mount 'in honor of Hannukah'