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“Negotiating with terrorists never works. Biden’s insistence that Israel bargain with Hamas is as tragically wrong as his swapping $6 billion with Iran for five U.S. hostages,” wrote the former U.S. official John Bolton.
Attendees of a Congressional Israel Allies Caucus reception in Washington support the Jewish state unanimously, but with clear policy differences.
Rep. Elise Stefankik has introduced companion legislation in the House.
Reps. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.) and Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) wrote to President Joe Biden with concerns that the new rule could pad the terror organization’s pockets.
“American taxpayer funds should never be used to support terror groups like Hamas, Hezbollah or ISIS,” said Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.).
As a bipartisan group of members of Congress spoke, chants broke out of “USA,” “Never Again” and “Bring them home.”
“I want to be crystal-clear: A ceasefire with a terrorist organization is not a peace agreement. It’s a death sentence for Israelis,” Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) tells the crowd at the “March for Israel.”
Visiting U.S. lawmakers present the PM with a declaration in support of Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas terrorism.
An event at the U.S. Capitol promoted legislation to mint commemorative coins featuring former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Don Bacon (R-Neb.) have introduced the STOP HATE Act.
The news comes on the heels of her being censured by the U.S. House of Representatives for inciting violence against Israel.
“Rashida will stand strong, and the Palestinian movement will continue for liberation until every single Palestinian has the right to live in liberty,” said Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.).
