Key takeaways:
- Biden-Harris Administration political appointees and civil servants have called for a ceasefire and de-escalation of the conflict, and the immediate release of Israeli hostages and arbitrarily detained Palestinians, the restoration of basic services, and the passage of adequate humanitarian aid.
- Rep. Ilhan Omar is introducing a resolution of disapproval to challenge the U.S.’s policy of providing military aid to Israel while the conflict continues.
- It remains to be seen how the Biden administration will respond to these calls for action.
A group of Biden-Harris Administration political appointees and civil servants have released a letter calling on President Biden to urgently demand a ceasefire and de-escalation of the current conflict between Israel and Palestine. The letter calls for the immediate release of Israeli hostages and arbitrarily detained Palestinians, the restoration of basic services, and the passage of adequate humanitarian aid.
In response to the conflict, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) is introducing legislation to disapprove of a multimillion-dollar package of bomb equipment for Israel proposed by the Biden administration. The resolution of disapproval targets a $320 million sale of gear for precision guidance kits for bombs, and is likely to be co-sponsored by a group of fellow Democratic lawmakers.
The letter from the Biden-Harris Administration political appointees and civil servants emphasizes the need for a ceasefire and de-escalation of the conflict, as well as the importance of humanitarian aid. It also calls for the immediate release of Israeli hostages and arbitrarily detained Palestinians, the restoration of basic services, and the passage of adequate humanitarian aid.
The proposed resolution of disapproval from Rep. Ilhan Omar is the first congressional challenge to the U.S.’s policy of uninterrupted and expanding military support for Israel amid its deadly campaign in Gaza. The resolution is intended to send a message that the U.S. should not be providing military aid to Israel while the conflict continues.
The Biden-Harris Administration political appointees and civil servants have called for a ceasefire and de-escalation of the conflict, and Rep. Ilhan Omar is introducing a resolution of disapproval to challenge the U.S.’s policy of providing military aid to Israel. It remains to be seen how the Biden administration will respond to these calls for action.
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