The Biden administration last week put a hold on a shipment of U.S.-made ammunition to Israel, two Israeli officials told Axios.
Why it matters: It is the first time since the Oct. 7 attack that the U.S. has stopped a weapons shipment intended for the Israeli military. The incident raised serious concerns inside the Israeli government and sent officials scrambling to understand why the shipment was held, Israeli officials said.
President Biden is facing sharp criticism among Americans who oppose his support of Israel. The administration in February asked Israel to provide assurances that U.S.-made weapons were being used by Israel Defense Forces in Gaza in accordance with international law. Israel provided a signed letter of assurances in March.
What’s funny is how some are very quick to take credit for this. Doesn’t hurt anybody, but it’s kind of silly.
Biden has sanctioned the Israelis that support Bibi. Biden said there would be ramifications to going into Rafah. Representatives and Senators from both sides of the aisle have urged him to do this very thing because they don’t have enough courage to do it themselves
Yet, when he does it it’s all about protests and he’s asshole.
I’m confused by your comment. Do you believe Biden would have done this without protests?
I don’t believe the protests were a dominating factor to this decision. It’s obvious that Biden doesn’t like Bibi, just as it’s obvious that Bibi is prolonging this war for his own political gain.
Biden definitely doesn’t align with Netanyahu, but he’s been very diplomatic thus far. Netanyahu knows he is not facing reelection regardless of what he does from now on. He had a 15% favorability rating as of January, which has undoubtedly fallen since instigating Iran.
I’m glad that Biden reluctantly listened to the anti-genocide portion of his own party. It’s sad that opposition to genocide is only a faction of the Democratic party instead of the whole thing.
I hope he doesn’t resume arms sales to Netanyahu.
Congress passed an arms package for Israel. Biden has no choice but to honor that at some point.
Oh. Neat. His hands are tied. He has to support genocide like all centrists want.