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Today, Congressman Keith Self addressed a letter to President Biden, criticizing Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin for allegedly threatening to withhold military aid from Israel. This comes in response to a letter sent by the two secretaries to Israeli officials, reportedly conditioning aid on meeting certain humanitarian requirements for Gaza.
Earlier this month, on October 2, Congressman Self had already communicated with President Biden. In that correspondence, he urged a shift in U.S. policy concerning Israel's conflict with Iran and its affiliated terrorist groups. Alongside five Republican colleagues, Self called for the release of all Congressionally approved foreign aid to Israel and the enforcement of sanctions against Iran.
On October 13, Secretaries Blinken and Austin reportedly issued an ultimatum regarding military aid contingent upon Israel's compliance with specified humanitarian criteria for Gaza.
“While the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is on the cusp of dismantling enemies committed to the destruction of Israel, the Biden administration is again seeking to impede their progress,” said Congressman Keith Self. “I demand the Biden administration cease dictating the rules of engagement and threatening to remove aid for Israel. The President should instead release all Congressionally approved aid to Israel, direct his criticism to the remnants of Hamas, and demand the safe release of all the hostages.”
Currently, Hamas combat units continue their attacks on Israel while holding approximately 101 hostages captive, including American citizens. Congressman Self insists that President Biden allow Israel to conclude its efforts against terrorism until hostilities end.
The full text of Congressman Self's letter is available online.
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