U.S. Representatives Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib have proposed an amendment to the Israel military funding bill that aims to condition the provision of military aid on the achievement of a lasting ceasefire and the initiation of a credible diplomatic process aimed at securing self-determination for both Palestinians and Israelis. The amendment also stipulates that no aid should be provided until all hostages held by Hamas are released. This proposal has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that it effectively grants Hamas veto power over U.S. aid to Israel as long as hostages remain in captivity.
Cori Bush's amendment to current aid bill: Israel cannot use funds until Hamas releases the hostages. 🗑️🧠 https://t.co/2Dal8Ygg2g
This defies belief. Congresswomen @RashidaTlaib and @CoriBush submitted an amendment that would hold up aid to Israel until the hostages are set free by the terrorists. They are offering the TERRORISTS a double win: continue to hold the hostages as leverage AND halt aid to… https://t.co/Gh1yYVu0gf
Pro-Hamas representatives @RashidaTlaib and @CoriBush offered an amendment to the current aid bill that prevents any aid from being provided to Israel until Hamas releases the hostages. Yes, you read that right. Hamas would get a veto over US aid as long as they hold hostages. https://t.co/3m2HLQR0up
.@RepRashida & I submitted an amendment to the Israel military funding bill highlighting what Congress should be prioritizing instead of sending more weapons: ✔️lasting ceasefire ✔️release of all hostages ✔️diplomacy to secure self-determination for both Palestinians & Israelis
HamaSquad members @RepCori and @RepRashida submitted an amendment to ban aid to Israel until the hostages are released. Yes, you read that right. They want to effectively give Hamas a VETO on US aid to Israel and make sure the hostages are never released. https://t.co/8O3WeRclrr
Progressive Reps. Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib have introduced an amendment to the Israel supplemental restricting military aid in lieu of a "lasting ceasefire" and a "credible diplomatic process" in Gaza. https://t.co/8Wromw6Oa3