Schumer, the Senate majority leader, is the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in U.S. history. But during a 40-minute speech on the Senate floor yesterday, Schumer blasted the Israeli prime minister. He called on Israel to hold new elections, saying he believes Netanyahu has “lost his way” in Israel’s response to the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7 during which more than 1,200 Israeli men, women, and children were massacred. He also accused the Israeli leader of being a “far right extremist” and an obstacle to peace in the region.