Biden's Threat to Cut Aid to Israel Draws Bipartisan Backlash

Republican senators believe President Biden's decision to threaten a cutoff of offensive aid to Israel during its conflict with Hamas was politically motivated to appease the "pro-Hamas wing of the Democrat Party" ahead of the November midterm elections. The senators' comments came amid ongoing anti-Israel protests on college campuses and accusations that Biden's administration has been the most anti-Israel administration in history.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A chorus of Republican senators have condemned President Biden's "disgraceful" warning to cut offensive aid to Israel during its recent conflict with Hamas. The senators, including Ted Cruz, Eric Schmitt, Ted Budd, and Roger Marshall, believe that Biden's decision is part of a larger political strategy to appease the "pro-Hamas wing of the Democrat Party" ahead of the November midterm elections.

The senators' accusations align with a recent decision by Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., to file articles of impeachment against Biden over his threat against Israel. Mills claims that Biden's actions mirror those of former President Trump, who was impeached by Democrats for similar accusations.

Senator Cruz stated that the Biden administration is "simultaneously flooding cash to the Hamas terrorists while they're cutting off weapons to Israel," a move he finds "disgraceful." Cruz believes that the administration's actions reflect a "pro-Hamas wing" within the Democratic party.

Senator Schmitt echoed Cruz's sentiments, saying that Biden is "willing to risk U.S.-Israel relations" to appease radical elements within his party. He pointed to Biden's previous call for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be ousted as evidence of the administration's anti-Israel bias.

Senator Budd argued that Biden's threat to Israel is directly linked to his reelection campaign, claiming that "This is all about November." He believes that Biden is "trying to stitch this together" to gain support in swing states.

Senator Marshall agreed with Budd, stating that "This is about Minnesota. This is about Michigan." He criticized Biden's "schizophrenic national security policies" that prioritize minimizing casualties on one hand while restricting weapons on the other.

The senators' comments come amidst ongoing anti-Israel protests on college campuses across the nation. Many lawmakers believe that these protests played a role in Biden's decision to threaten aid to Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu responded to Biden's threat by saying that Israel will stand alone if necessary to defeat Hamas. He added that the Biden administration has been "the most anti-Israel administration we've ever seen."

The controversy over Biden's threat to Israel has highlighted the partisan divide on the issue. Republican lawmakers have strongly condemned the move, while Democrats have largely defended Biden's actions.

The administration's decision has also raised concerns about the future of U.S.-Israel relations. Netanyahu's statement suggests that Israel may no longer rely on the United States for military support in future conflicts.

As the midterm elections approach, the issue of aid to Israel is likely to continue to be a source of political debate. The Republican senators' comments underscore the growing divide between the two major parties on this issue.