US Senate leader says Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu is ‘obstacle to peace’ | BBC News

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has called for new elections in Israel to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It is a sharp escalation in US criticism of Mr Netanyahu's government. The comments come as Israel's military said it plans to move displaced civilians in Gaza to what it called "humanitarian islands”, ahead of any offensive in Rafah. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #US #Israel #BBCNews