Biden Under Fire Over Decision to Pause Weapons to Israel
US President Joe Biden is facing pushback after a Wednesday announcement that if Israel expands its operation in Rafah – necessary in order to eradicate the Hamas terror group – the US will pause weapons shipments to the Jewish state.
On Thursday, the front page of the New York Post shouted, “BETRAYED,” with a photo of Biden and Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu. “Biden vows to cut off weapons if Israel tries to finish off Hamas,” the headline read.
Within the US government, members of both major US parties are fuming: Axios reported that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) sent Biden a letter on Wednesday, in which they demanded details about his decision – by the end of the week.
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