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Iran attacks Israel despite US strikes on nuclear sites, Trump calls for 'peace'
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Ellie Cohanim, former Deputy Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism during the first Trump administration, says the president deserves a peace prize for his decision to destroy three Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday.
Cohanim, who is also an Iranian refugee, joined "Fox & Friends Weekend" on Sunday to discuss her thoughts on the strikes.
"President Trump has truly saved the world and I certainly hope that we will see recognition for what he has accomplished for the entire world. He deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for this," she said, in part.
She also said that destroying Iran's nuclear capabilities gives "a new hope" for the Middle East and she hopes to see peace between Israel and its neighbors one day.
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., pushed for lawmakers to return to Washington, D.C., to sign the War Powers Resolution following President Donald Trump's strikes on Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday.
'Stopping Iran from having a nuclear bomb is a top priority, but dragging the U.S. into another Middle East war is not the solution. Trump's strikes are unconstitutional and put Americans, especially our troops, at risk," Khanna said.
The bipartisan War Powers Resolution, introduced by Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., in the House of Representatives seeks to "remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic State of Iran." It also directs Trump to "terminate" the deployment of American troops against Iran without an "authorized declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military forces against Iran."
The legislation was introduced this past week as strikes between Israel and Iran raged on.
Khanna said lawmakers need to return to the capital immediately to "ensure there is no further conflict and escalation."
"Americans want diplomacy, not more costly wars. We need to deescalate and pursue a path of peace,' he said.
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