Republicans this week vigorously pushed legislation in the House of Representatives intended to prioritize weapons to Israel over funding parts of the US government.
The Israel Security Assistance Support Act passed Thursday 224-187, pulling 16 Democrats toward the Republican majority.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has said the legislation is “not going anywhere” and the White House has indicated President Joe Biden would veto it should the matter reach his desk. Generally, however, these two have been enthusiastic funders of Israel’s actions for many decades.
The bill’s summary “specifies that no federal funds may be used to withhold, halt, reverse or cancel the delivery of defense articles or defense services to Israel. Also, no funds may be used to pay the salary of any Department of Defense (DOD) or Department of State employee who acts to limit defense deliveries to Israel.” …..more
