As the number of Palestinians killed in the Israeli assault on Gaza nears 35,000, the House of Representatives voted to send an additional $17 billion in unconditional military aid to Israel by a vote of 366-58.
How can Biden justify calling for Peace whilst arming the murderous Government of Israel – maybe he is as unhinged as Trump and Netanyahu – Mark
On April 20 the House of Representatives passed a $95 billion legislative package that includes foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. The final vote was 366-58, with 37 Democrats and 21 GOP voting against it.
As a result of the legislation, Israel gets an additional $17 billion in military aid without conditions. The bill does allot over $9 million in humanitarian assistance for the region but prohibits funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) over unproven allegations of terrorism recently made by the Israeli government.
Nearly 35,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel began its assault on Gaza last October.
Republican opposition to the bill is connected to the internal party squabbles over Ukraine, the border security bill, and House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) cooperation with Democrats. However, the Democratic NO votes symbolize a deepening rift within the party over Israel.
“The Squad” and other progressive members of the House pushed their colleagues to oppose the legislation in an effort to send the Biden administration a message on message. “We’ve seen how Netanyahu’s government has used American weapons to kill indiscriminately and create famine,” said Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) in a speech on the House floor. “…Are going to participate in that carnage or not? I choose not to.”
“We find ourselves at a dangerous and pivotal moment in the history of our country and world. It is imperative that we invest in diplomacy, democracy, and peacebuilding, rather than death, destruction, and mass human suffering,” said Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) in a statement. “Congress must shift its focus from funding warfare and neglecting our own people to prioritizing peace efforts, protecting human rights for all people, and investing in life-saving programs and services for our communities. I will continue to champion these priorities, and push for a world free from war, tyranny, poverty, disease, persecution, and exploitation.”
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