In a surprising move, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has urged President Joe Biden to suspend the shipment of weapons to Israel, calling the decision “unjustifiable.” The call comes as calls to suspend military aid to Israel are gaining strength within the Democratic party in the United States.
The United States recently approved the shipment of more bombs to Israel, a move that has been met with criticism and condemnation from many Democrats. Pelosi, a powerful leader within the party, has joined the chorus of voices calling for a halt to the arms shipments.
“It is unjustifiable to approve these deliveries at a time when violence and human rights abuses are being committed against Palestinians,” Pelosi said in a statement. “We must stand against the indiscriminate killing of innocent civilians and work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.”
The Biden administration recently authorized a billion-dollar military aid package for Israel, a decision that has sparked outrage and protests both domestically and internationally. Critics argue that the aid only serves to perpetuate the cycle of violence in the region and does little to address the root causes of the conflict.
Despite the backlash, the Biden administration has stood by its decision to provide military aid to Israel, arguing that it is necessary to ensure the country’s security and stability. However, calls to suspend the aid have only grown louder in recent days, with many questioning the moral and ethical implications of arming a country engaged in a deadly conflict.
As the debate over military aid to Israel continues to heat up, it remains to be seen whether Pelosi’s call for a suspension will have any impact on the Biden administration’s policies. However, one thing is clear: the issue is causing deep divisions within the Democratic party and forcing politicians to confront the difficult question of how best to address the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.