Such determinations are rare, but not unprecedented, when administrations see an urgent need for weapons to be delivered without waiting for lawmakers' approval.

For the second time this month the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel as Israel continues to prosecute its war against Hamas in Gaza under increasing international criticism.

  • Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    This focus on sending aide to Israel is frankly infuriating.

    It’s important to distinguish aid from sale.

    Biden didn’t approve aid to Israel, he only allowed them to purchase weapons with cash.

    If Ukraine showed up tomorrow with a billion dollar check, they too could buy whatever they wanted immediately.

    That said, it is treasonous that Republicans blocked aid to Ukraine. Ukrainians are dying protecting America from Russian aggression.