(StraightShooterNews.com) – Tired of the Democrats’ political games to score points with their base, a GOP senator snapped and demanded Joe Biden stop toying with American policy.
Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty criticized the Biden administration for delaying the provision of military support to Israel, which has been approved by Congress.
This came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that the U.S. was withholding critical weapons and ammunition as Israel faces threats from Hamas in the south and Hezbollah in the north.
Netanyahu emphasized the urgency in a video and compared the situation to historical wartime cooperation.
“When Secretary Blinken was recently here in Israel, we had a candid conversation, I said, ‘I deeply appreciate the support the U.S. has given Israel from the beginning of the war,’” Netanyahu said.
He added, “’It’s inconceivable that in the past few months the administration has been withholding weapons and ammunitions to Israel. Israel, America’s closest ally, fighting for its life, fighting against Iran and our other common enemies.’”
The prime minister went on to say that Blinken promised Israel that the U.S. administration would establish quick pathways for more aid, and he hoped that would be the case.
Hagerty expressed his disapproval on X and said that the White House was upset because Netanyahu was “telling the truth.”
He accused the Biden administration of failing to send formal notifications to Congress for various arms sales to Israel, including fighter jets and smart bomb kits, even after preliminary approvals.
According to Hagerty, the typical procedure involves the Executive Branch submitting formal notifications to Congress shortly after receiving informal clearance for arms sales.
He argues that the administration is deviating from this norm amid Israel’s conflicts, stating, “It’s shocking what @POTUS @JoeBiden is doing to Israel as our ally faces its darkest hour. As SFRC ranking member @SenatorRisch put it, it’s time for the Biden Administration to get out of Israel’s way & let it defeat these Iran-backed terrorists!”
Senator Jim Risch also criticized the Biden administration for claiming to support Israel while simultaneously holding back on crucial military aid.
He highlighted that Congress approved significant arms transfers, which include ammunition, vehicles for troop protection and substantial funding for F-15 aircraft.
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