WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and 46 Republican colleagues on a resolution condemning any action taken by the Biden administration to block or restrict the supply of U.S. ammunition and weapons to Israel.

“President Biden is sending a message that U.S. military aid to Israel is conditional, which is a dangerous betrayal and a complete '180' from the promise he made to the Jewish community following Hamas’ horrific October 7 attack,” Grassley said. “The United States must be unwavering in our resolve to stand with Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East, and denounce Hamas terrorism.”

“If President Biden continues with his decision to withhold or restrict ammunition and weapons to Israel, he and his administration will have destroyed the last, best chance to build on the Abraham Accords and bring peace to the Middle East for generations. Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran are dedicated to wiping the Jewish people and the State of Israel off the face of the Earth. What is the proper response for Israel, as they defend themselves from these lethal threats? They have to fight, and fight hard. The United States must never turn its back on Israel. I urge President Biden to change course immediately. The last thing we want to do is to reward terrorists – who violate international norms by weaponizing hospitals, mosques and schools – by blaming the victim of the terrorist attack, not the terrorists. If this policy holds, terrorists will get the message loud and clear that if they exploit civilians in this manner, terrorists will get a pass and their victims will be punished,” Graham said.

The senators’ resolution:

  • Condemns any Biden administration decision to freeze the shipment of U.S.-made ammunition and weapons to Israel;
  • Demands the Biden administration fulfill the military aid requests from Israel to defeat Hamas and defend against attacks from Iran and its proxies;
  • Reaffirms the long history of partnership between the U.S. and Israel and America’s willingness to expedite military aid in times of crisis;
  • Upholds the commitment of the U.S. to Israel’s security and long-term prosperity.

Read the full resolution HERE. See Grassley’s additional work to support Israel HERE.

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