Emanuel to Address Israeli Policy in Tel Aviv Speech

Why it matters locally: As a former mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel's public statements continue to draw attention from his former constituents in Illinois.

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TEL AVIV — Rahm Emanuel, the former mayor of Chicago, plans to deliver public remarks Wednesday in Tel Aviv where he will address Israeli policy and U.S. relations. Emanuel intends to describe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as having led Israel to a "dead end," according to prepared statements obtained by The Associated Press. He will also state that unconditional American support for Israel has constituted a mistake. The content of Emanuel's planned speech outlines his critical stance on current Israeli leadership and the nature of the relationship between the United States and Israel.