Schumer and Biden face criticism from Netanyahu over declining support for Israel: The focus should be on defeating Hamas.

"Fox & Friends Weekend" host Netanyahu stated on Sunday that he believes Schumer's statements are inappropriate and that Israel is not a banana republic. He added that the people of Israel have the right to choose when and who they elect in elections, and that this decision should not be imposed upon them.

Chuck Schumer, the Senate Majority Leader from New York, urged Israel to choose a new prime minister to replace Netanyahu in order to achieve a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians through a two-state solution.

The majority leader stated that he believed Prime Minister Netanyahu had strayed from the right path by prioritizing his political survival over the greater good of Israel.

The Israeli leader argued that it is incorrect to attempt to replace the leaders of a sister democracy and a strong American ally at any time, but particularly during a time of war.

"After 9/11 and while fighting Al Qaeda, it would be inappropriate for an Israeli to suggest that the right thing to do is not to hold new elections in America or have President Bush resign. Such a statement should not have been made. It is wrong."

On the Senate floor on Thursday, Schumer identified Netanyahu as one of four obstacles to a two-state solution, alongside Hamas, Palestinian supporters, "radical, right-wing" Israelis, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

On Friday from the Oval Office, President Biden appeared to agree with Senator Schumer's speech, stating, "Senator Schumer reached out to my staff, and I believe he raised a valid concern that many Americans share. While I won't go into detail about the speech, I think he delivered a strong message."

As Israel and Hamas clash for the fifth consecutive month, Schumer's comments add to concerns of a potential escalation.

As Israeli forces fight against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, global leaders and U.S. officials have intensified their calls for a de-escalation and cease-fire.

Even President Biden, who initially presented himself as a steadfast advocate for Israel, now appears to be shifting his stance on the ongoing conflict.

During the State of the Union, President Biden accidentally said he and Netanyahu were going to have a "come to Jesus moment."

Biden explained to MSNBC anchor Jonathan Capehart that Netanyahu has the right to defend Israel and continue pursuing Hamas, but he must be more mindful of the innocent lives being lost as a result of his actions.

"He stated that he believes Israel is causing more harm than good, which contradicts its values."

The former president has also joined the ranks of lawmakers and pundits who have criticized Biden's shift in stance on the cease-fire.

"Former President Donald Trump stated on "MediaBuzz" Sunday that he abruptly abandoned Israel and that he had advised Bibi Netanyahu to resign."

""We must achieve total victory over Hamas, and we are close to doing so. We should complete the task while allowing the civilian population in Rafah to evacuate, as we have done so far. However, we must finish the job and there is no alternative to total victory," Netanyahu stated."

This report was contributed to by Julia Johnson, Timothy H. J. Nerozzi, and Jeffrey Clark from Planet Chronicle.