Sen. Tom Cotton Blasts Biden for Withholding Weapons from Israel

Republican Senator Tom Cotton criticized President Biden's decision to withhold weapons from Israel amid its ongoing conflict with Hamas. Cotton argued that Biden's actions favor a Hamas victory and that the war would have ended sooner if Donald Trump were still president.

Republican Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas has joined other GOP lawmakers in criticizing President Biden's vow to withhold weapons from Israel if it follows through with an invasion of Rafah. Cotton, appearing on CBS' "Face the Nation" on Sunday, said that the Israel-Hamas war would have "probably already been over" if Donald Trump were still president.

Cotton argued that Trump would have provided Israel with the necessary weapons to "finish the job." He emphasized that the conflict would have ended sooner with less civilian suffering in Gaza because Trump would have "backed Israel to the hilt from the beginning."

The senator's remarks came after the Biden administration announced that it was delaying the shipment of weapons to Israel. The decision sparked outrage among Republicans, who accused Biden of abandoning a key ally in the Middle East.

Cotton, a vocal critic of the Biden administration, has renewed his call to impeach the president over the delayed aid to Israel. He claims that Biden's actions are motivated by political considerations and that he is balancing the interests of a divided Democratic Party on the Israel war.

Cotton's stance aligns with other Republican senators, such as Marco Rubio, who have also strongly condemned Biden's decision. Rubio argued that the move undermines Israel's security and emboldens Hamas.

The Biden administration has defended its decision, stating that it is working with both Israelis and Palestinians to de-escalate the conflict. The administration has also emphasized that it is committed to providing Israel with the necessary support to defend itself.

Despite the administration's assurances, Republicans remain skeptical and continue to demand that Biden reverse his decision. They argue that the withholding of weapons sends the wrong message to Israel and its adversaries.

The Israel-Hamas war has been ongoing for several weeks, resulting in hundreds of casualties on both sides. The conflict has raised concerns about the potential for a wider regional war and has drawn international attention.

The Biden administration is facing increasing pressure from both Democrats and Republicans to take a more decisive stance in the conflict. The withholding of weapons has become a lightning rod issue, with critics accusing the president of abandoning Israel and supporters defending the move as necessary to prevent further escalation.

The coming days will be crucial in determining the future of the Israeli-Hamas conflict and the role of the Biden administration in resolving it.