Republican Senators push for stand-alone Israel aid measure in Senate
Republican Senators aim to force votes on two different versions of a stand-alone Israel aid measure in the Senate. Democrats have been blocking urgent standalone aid to Israel, while Republicans push for support in light of Iran's recent attack on Israel.
Key Points
- Republican Senators Roger Marshall and Marsha Blackburn pushing for stand-alone Israel aid measures
- Democrats blocking urgent standalone aid to Israel
- Controversy over including cuts to Biden's IRS expansion in the Israel aid bill
- White House threatening to veto aid to Israel that is not tied to other foreign aid
Pros
- Efforts to provide aid to Israel in its time of need
- Push for bipartisan support for Israel
- Highlighting the importance of taking action over rhetoric
Cons
- Democrats tying Israel aid to Ukraine aid
- Controversy over the funding cut in the Israel aid bill
- White House opposition to a stand-alone Israel aid bill