Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) supports maintaining a fundamentally supportive relationship between the U.S. and Israel, arguing that any attempts to undermine this relationship will benefit Hamas. He believes that aid should be provided to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine, and that Hamas should be removed from power to prevent further terror attacks.
Key Points
Maintaining U.S.-Israel relationship is in the interest of the United States
Believes Hamas must be removed from power to prevent further terror attacks
Calls for aid to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine
Pros
Supporting the U.S.-Israel relationship
Providing aid to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine
Removing Hamas from power to prevent terror attacks
Cons
Ignoring the threat posed by Hamas
Minimizing Palestinian casualties and delivering aid to those in need