The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that would force President Joe Biden to send weapons to Israel, seeking to rebuke the Democrat for delaying bomb shipments as he urges Israel to do more to protect civilians during its war with Hamas.

The Israel Security Assistance Support Act was approved 224 to 187, largely along party lines. Sixteen Democrats joined most Republicans in voting yes, and three Republicans joined most Democrats in opposing the measure.

The act is not expected to become law, but its passage underscored the deep U.S. election-year divide over Israel policy as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government seeks to wipe out militants who attacked Israel on Oct. 7, killing around 1,200 people and seizing 253 hostages, according to Israeli tallies.

  • BakerBagel@midwest.social
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    6 months ago

    So then there is no excuse for Biden to take a harder stance against Israel since it’s a partisan issue right?

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      6 months ago

      That doesn’t even make any sense. You think Democrats oppose things solely because the Republicans support them? That’s childish and stupid. Republicans do that, because they’re childish and stupid. Democrats do not.