‘True friends tell each other the truth’: Rahm Emanuel’s critique of Israel draws applause in Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV — Pausing as he looked out at the packed hall at Tel Aviv University, Rahm Emanuel offered his audience a warning about what he was about to say. “Hold your applause, because you…
Assessment
Rahm Emanuel's call for U.S. sanctions against Israeli settlers and officials drew applause in Tel Aviv, despite his own warning that the audience might disagree. The speech highlights a divide within Israeli society over settlement policy, as the crowd's reaction defied expectations. Emanuel's ability to deliver the critique from within Israel, given a 2017 law targeting boycott advocates, adds a layer of irony to the event.