The Biden administration once more bypasses Congress on an emergency weapons sale to Israel

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

The Biden administration once more bypasses Congress on an emergency weapons sale to Israel

BY MATTHEW LEE
Updated 3:22 PM EST, December 29, 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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.

The State Department said Friday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken had told Congress that he had made a second emergency determination covering a $147.5 million sale for equipment, including fuses, charges and primers, that is needed to make the 155 mm shells that Israel has already purchased function.

“Given the urgency of Israel’s defensive needs, the secretary notified Congress that he had exercised his delegated authority to determine an emergency existed necessitating the immediate approval of the transfer,” the department said.

“The United States is committed to the security of Israel, and it is vital to U.S. national interests to ensure Israel is able to defend itself against the threats it faces,” it said.

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Read more: https://apnews.com/article/us-israel-gaza-arms-hamas-bypass-congress-1dc77f20aac4a797df6a2338b677da4f

[reymega life]

1. good they need more than that probably way more

[jimfields33]

2. Thank you President Biden

Doing what is right regardless of popularity is presidential.

[Woodwizard]

3. Good

Need to ask the Republicans what Saint Ronnie would do.

[muhamed g]

4. There is

already substantial efforts being made by the left to stop Biden's reelection. This could spur the effort.