Staff Reports
During a White House press briefing, a spokesperson for the National Security Council, John Kirby, declined to confirm or deny reports that the Biden administration might be stopping ammunition shipments to Israel. This comes as Israel combats the Iranian-backed terrorist group Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Republican Senators Joni Ernst and Ted Budd are now seeking answers and details about the reported delay in providing Congress-approved ammunition to Israel. In a letter to President Biden, they expressed shock and disappointment at the administration’s alleged decision to halt essential military support to Israel, a long-standing ally of the United States.
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Ernst and Budd highlighted their concern that the administration did not notify Congress about this potential decision, despite Congress recently passing a national security supplemental to supply military aid to Israel. They pointed out President Biden’s previous commitment to ensuring Israel’s security and assistance in securing the release of hostages, as well as his signing of the national security supplemental into law. They emphasized the importance of fulfilling promises to American allies, particularly when it comes to national security and support in the fight against Iran and its supported terrorist groups.
Furthermore, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman criticized the reported move to withhold precision weaponry from Israel. He emphasized the significance of such weapons in helping Israel minimize civilian casualties and combat the ongoing threats posed by Hamas and other Iran-backed groups.
Overall, the reported delay in ammunition shipments to Israel has sparked concerns and demands for transparency from Republican senators, underlining the importance of maintaining strong alliances and providing necessary support to combat terrorism in the Middle East.
