By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/cruz-bashes-trump-saying-hes-neutral-on-israel Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Cruz bashes Trump, saying he’s neutral on Israel Politics Mar 21, 2016 7:53 PM EDT Video by PBS NewsHour WASHINGTON — Ted Cruz is attacking Donald Trump for promising to be “neutral” in brokering a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians. The Texas senator seized on Trump’s past statement during his speech to pro-Israel activists on Monday. Trump, himself, did not address his past reference to neutrality as he took the stage just before Cruz. Cruz noted Trump’s comments and said, “As president, I will not be neutral.” He added, “America will stand unapologetically with the nation of Israel.” Cruz is chasing Trump in the Republican presidential primary. SUBSCRIBE: Get the analysis of Mark Shields and David Brooks delivered to your inbox every week. By — Associated Press Associated Press
Video by PBS NewsHour WASHINGTON — Ted Cruz is attacking Donald Trump for promising to be “neutral” in brokering a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians. The Texas senator seized on Trump’s past statement during his speech to pro-Israel activists on Monday. Trump, himself, did not address his past reference to neutrality as he took the stage just before Cruz. Cruz noted Trump’s comments and said, “As president, I will not be neutral.” He added, “America will stand unapologetically with the nation of Israel.” Cruz is chasing Trump in the Republican presidential primary. SUBSCRIBE: Get the analysis of Mark Shields and David Brooks delivered to your inbox every week.