to bernie sandy's and others -- sanders and others, it has impacted democrats on the hill who are the staunchest supporters of israel. menendez, chuck schumer in the senate, jerry nadler in the house, these are people who are always in israel's corner. they have criticized israel on this latest crisis. joe biden hester said that we are still pro israel -- has to say that we are still pro israel. that has not had to be said before. that shows a trend that will be impossible to reverse as long as israel is unable to come to clinical terms with palestinians. -- political terms with palestinians. host: we will open up the phone lines bite region. if you are in the eastern or central time zone, your number is (202) 748-8000. if you are in the mountain or pacific (202) 748-8001. we will open up a special line for those of you outside of the united states, those watching outside the united states call (202) 748-8002. keep in mind you can always text us at (202) 748-8003. we are always reading on social media, twitter @cspanwj i and facebook.com/c-span -- @cspanwj and facebook.com/c-span. for