US President Joe Biden said on Friday that Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer gave a “good speech” yesterday, Thursday, in which he called for new elections in Israel and strongly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing him as an obstacle to peace.

“He gave a good speech,” Biden told reporters at the White House when asked about Schumer’s statements on the Senate floor yesterday.

Biden added, “He (Schumer) expressed serious concerns...which are shared by a large number of Americans,” noting that Schumer informed presidential staff about the speech earlier than he delivered it.