Cruz Slams Hagel On Past Comments Over Israel, US Policy

Cruz Slams Hagel On Past Comments Over Israel, US Policy

Senator Ted Cruz cornered Chuck Hagel about an interview in 2009 on a foreign news station where he agreed with a caller saying that Israel had committed “war crimes.” Cruz then asked Hagel about he comment he made on the Senate floor accusing Israel of a “slaughter” of terrorists. Hagel answered both questions by saying that he needed “context” but that he believe Israel has a right to defend itself.

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