Ocasio-Cortez Commends Biden's Conditional Military Aid to Israel
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) expressed her approval of President Biden's decision to enforce conditions on U.S. military aid to Israel. In a tweet, she described the move as "responsible, secure, and just."
This statement came in response to reports that the Biden administration had placed a hold on a weapons shipment to Israel due to concerns over potential Israeli military action in Rafah. The shipment included high-payload munitions, raising concerns about a possible large-scale offensive with significant humanitarian implications.
Ocasio-Cortez's tweet reflects the growing discord between Israel and the U.S. The Biden administration seeks to condition aid on commitments from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to limit civilian casualties. This aligns with Biden's recent public remarks condemning violent incidents at pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. university campuses.
The decision to halt the weapons shipment underscores the Biden administration's commitment to holding Israel accountable to the same standards as other allies. This move is seen as a responsible and just approach to ensuring security and minimizing civilian casualties.