Several Republican lawmakers are demanding that President Joe Biden resume ammunition shipments to Israel, which have been halted by the administration. The decision to withhold military aid has sparked significant backlash, with members of Congress including Rep. McCormick, Rep. Don Bacon, Rep. Gary Palmer, Rep. Rich Hudson, Rep. Chuck Edwards, Rep. Brett Guthrie, Rep. Mike Bost, Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, Rep. Buddy Carter, Rep. Greg Steube, Rep. Pete Stauber, Rep. Barry Loudermilk, Rep. Erin Houchin, HouseAppropsGOP, RulesReps, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. John Barrasso, and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito joining forces to send letters to the President, seeking explanations for the halt in aid. They argue that the decision sends mixed signals to both allies and adversaries, weakens Israel's security, and jeopardizes hostage recovery efforts. The Biden administration's stance has been criticized as appeasement of pro-Hamas factions within the Democratic Party. Congress had previously allocated these munitions to Israel, and lawmakers are now pushing for legislation to ensure the aid is delivered as intended.
As Israel fights to rescue hostages and dismantle Hamas, we should not waver in our support. Proud to join an effort by @LindseyGrahamSC and my @SenateGOP colleagues condemning the Biden admin’s decision to withhold weapons Israel needs. https://t.co/TEj2mZXTwD
One of our strongest allies in the Middle East is at war with terrorists and murderers – but @POTUS is cutting off their shipments of ammunition and weapons. The people of Israel deserve a partner they can trust, not one who leaves them to face terrorism alone. https://t.co/xVgxHB0b2X
H.R. 8369 would ensure America stands with Israel in its darkest hour. The Biden Administration's unilateral action cannot be allowed to disrupt critical defense shipments. Congress must send a message to the world that we will not falter in our commitment to our ally. https://t.co/MZtHMZLAnF
President Biden has signaled he will defy the will of Congress by conditionally withholding weapons to Israel & asserted he will veto legislation ensuring deliveries are made. Unlike the Admin, @HouseGOP will not waver in our ironclad support for Israel. https://t.co/dTzPpVDOuB https://t.co/Q5MCTil8Ki
The message @JoeBiden is sending the world by withholding aid to Israel that Congress passed is terrifying. Congress will hold President Biden accountable for refusing to stand with our greatest ally, Israel. https://t.co/fsNAEUhJM2
In support of our ally, Israel, I have joined @RepMcCormick and my @HouseGOP colleagues in demanding answers to this appeasement of terrorist sympathizers. https://t.co/h0peJwfEHC
Israel is under attack, yet Biden is turning his back on our closest ally in the Middle East to appease Hamas sympathizers. This week, I look forward to supporting legislation that will stop the President from withholding military shipments to Israel. https://t.co/4PS7otO99T
I joined over 100 of my colleagues in demanding answers from @POTUS on why he’s withholding crucial weapons from Israel. Biden's actions jeopardize Israel’s security, empower Hamas, show weakness on the world stage, and worst of all – hurt hostage recovery efforts while we have… https://t.co/dRfs8fpNFk
Proud to join my colleagues in sending this letter to the President. Biden must answer to why he is withholding critically needed military aid to our ally Israel while American hostages are still being held captive by Hamas. https://t.co/z1wRklSOsT
The U.S. MUST continue to support Israel against the evil Hamas terrorists. Instead, @POTUS is undermining one of our greatest allies. I was proud to join @RepMcCormick in demanding answers from @POTUS as to why he is caving to antisemitism & abandoning Israel. https://t.co/pWtIeCHajq
Congress approved needed military aid to Israel, & now Biden is withholding that support because he disagrees with their response to Hamas’ terrorist attacks. I joined a bipartisan coalition of members in the House demanding answers for why weapons/support are being slow-rolled.
This is yet another foreign policy blunder by the Biden admin that weakens our greatest ally in the Middle East and undermines global security. Which is why @RepMcCormick, my GOP colleagues, and I wrote a letter to Biden demanding answers into why crucial US aid to Israel was…
It’s critical that as a nation we continue to stand with and support our ally, Israel, in its fight against terrorist organizations. I joined @RepMcCormick in demanding that the president explain why he is withholding weapons shipments to Israel. https://t.co/rh6m28O45g
My colleagues and I sent a letter to Pres. Biden regarding his hold on an ammunition shipment to Israel because they fear Israel will use it attack the city of Rafah. Pres. Biden continues to block, instead of helping our greatest ally Israel in destroying Hamas. The day before… https://t.co/zODTJs5ab1
Israel is under attack by barbaric Iranian-backed terrorists, yet Joe Biden is withholding ammo that would more directly target Hamas. Biden’s turning his back on our closest ally to appease the Far Left pro-Hamas wing of his party, and we need answers. https://t.co/MwbbI25Jdl
Congress already allocated these munitions to Israel- why is @POTUS refusing to send them? I joined a letter demanding answers from the President for this abuse of power. Thanks to @RepMcCormick for his leadership on this issue. https://t.co/V6jGg2kp6i
I am joining my Senate colleagues in demanding President Biden resumes ammunitions aid to Israel in order to defeat Hamas. This public decision to halt aid is sending mixed signals to both our allies and adversaries.