On Friday, Congressman Keith Self sent a letter to President Biden admonishing Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin for threatening to withhold military aid in a letter to Israeli officials.
By way of background, on October 2, Congressman Self sent a letter to President Biden demanding a change in policy in the United States’ response towards Israel’s war against Iran and its terrorist group proxies. Joined by five Republican cosigners, Congressman Self requested that the President unlock all Congressionally approved foreign aid to Israel and enforce all sanctions against Iran. Then, on October 13, Secretary Blinken and Secretary Austin issued an ultimatum to Israel to meet certain humanitarian aid requirements for Gaza or to lose military aid in their war on terror.
“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.”
To date, the remaining vestiges of Hamas combat units continue to fire rockets at Israel and hold approximately 101 hostages in captivity, including Americans. President Biden must let Israel finish its war on terror until all enemy forces have ceased hostilities.
The full text of the letter is available HERE.
