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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now 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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now