House Democrats removed $1 billion for additional military aid for Israel from a stopgap funding bill that was passed in the House on Tuesday.
The $1 billion would be on top of the $3.8 billion the US already gives Israel each year. Israel requested the additional amount after its bombardment in Gaza in May, which killed over 250 Palestinians, including over 60 children.
The Israeli say they need the money to restock the iron dome missile defense system. But when the request was first reported, Israeli officials also said they would also use the money to purchase munitions, mainly precision-guided bombs for the Israeli Air Force.
The stopgap bill is being pushed through to avert a government shutdown, but it could fail in the Senate. The $1 billion for Israel was removed over protests by progressive Democrats, including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). Since no Republicans were expected to vote for the bill, Democratic leadership needed the support of the progressives to pass the legislation.
US lawmakers were quick to assure Israel that it will get its money. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) promised to bring the extra $1 billion to a vote in the House as early as this week during a call with Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid. “This evening, I announced on the Floor that the House will consider legislation this week to fully fund Iron Dome,” Hoyer wrote on Twitter. Other members of Congress said the extra $1 billion will be included in the 2022 defense appropriations bill.
How about a 100% cut???
Did I just see a flying đ!!!!!???
Western So-Called Civilized Countries, especially American’s almost All Institutions: Administrations, Politicians, Deep Pockets’ Media, Holy Wood etc., etc., are Slaves of Zionist Nazi Israel, so, Fear of being Crucified, will Never Ever Allow The Scary Slaves to Confront The Master.
Not MY $$$!
I want my âshareâ to Isra-hell deducted from what I âoweâ the Amerikkkan governmentâŚretroactively!
Maybe I just wonât pay my taxes next year .
Lesson for me – no more voting for Establishment Democrats – only Progressives. Last Election, I voted for Biden – my original intention was to write in Sanders’ name – which I will do next time – turning a deaf ear to everyone screaming, “Don’t waste your vote!”
Richard, I did the same thing: voted for Bye-den âbecause he wasnât Trumpâ. Itâs been many election cycles since I voted for one of the duopoly, starting with Ross Perot, and then Ralph Nader, then whoever ran for the Greens.
Never ever ever again will I vote for a mainstream candidate, UNLESS itâs Bernie or one of the Squad. Donât look for Bye-den to run for re-election. Do-nothing Harris wouldnât stand a chance.
Just maybe, BernieâŚ? If the Dems havenât sacrificed all their brains.
“Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Israel) promised to bring the extra $1 billion to a vote in the House as early as this week”
fixed
(D-Israel)
Based!
The enthusiasm and tone of spending money that first of all, isnât yours. And second of all, we donât have. Itâs amazing how confident some of these folks are when talking about covering someone elseâs bill.
AOC in ’24 !
Lol you’re kidding right… Right?
Itâs the only issue I agree with her on but given what that issue is is enough.
Go Sandy Go! đşđ¸