In a significant political move, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has aligned with progressive members of Congress in calling for the United States to cease its weapons transfers to Israel. This development comes in the wake of a controversial strike in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of seven aid workers, sparking widespread condemnation and raising questions about the implications of U.S. military support to Israel. Pelosi's stance marks a notable shift within the Democratic Party, reflecting growing concerns over the U.S.'s role in the Israel-Palestine conflict and its broader foreign policy objectives in the Middle East.
Pelosi's decision to sign onto the letter addressed to President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken underscores the increasing pressure on the Biden administration to reevaluate its stance on Israel. The letter, endorsed by dozens of congressional Democrats, emphasizes the need for a reassessment of U.S. military aid and its impact on the conflict, urging a halt to weapons transfers as a measure to prevent further escalation and loss of civilian lives.
The call for action from Pelosi and her colleagues comes at a critical juncture, as Israel intensifies its counteroffensive in Gaza against Hamas. The situation has drawn international attention and criticism, highlighting the complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict and the challenges facing U.S. foreign policy in the region. Pelosi's involvement signals a growing willingness among Democrats to openly challenge the status quo of U.S. support for Isra…
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Since Nancy Pelosi has signed a congressional letter demanding that the US stop sending weapons to Israel — possibly for a long long time — we have to ask the obvious question: How did Putin get to her?
@9CJ6CB61mo1MO
That doesn’t really seem to sign much with Putin, there’s not much evidence to suggest that yet. Some people are just finally coming to their senses about the massive amounts of death and destruction Israel is causing, often intentionally targeting unarmed civilians as young as toddler age on the occasion. Israel claims Hamas was murdering babies, yet here we are, watching minors and young children die by the hundreds, and we still stand behind funding one of the most militarized and rich nations in the entire Middle East.
@Lobby1stPoultryNo Labels2mos2MO
She doesn’t wanna get Havana’d
@Equ4litySquirrelGreen2mos2MO
Did not think I’d live to see the day Nancy Pelosi was calling for a halt to offensive weapons to Israel
She nominated José Andrés of WCK for a Nobel peace price. WCK is something she cares about? and she would like fewer protesters at her home and following her and being called Israeli apologist
@L1ber4lDoughnutGreen2mos2MO
World Central Kitchen was the breaking point, but the civilian death toll wasnt?
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
Imagine you were making decisions about U.S. foreign aid; how would you balance national interests with global humanitarian concerns?
@9LCWT2MLibertarian2mos2MO
I would supply weapons only to countries whose enemies are a real threat
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
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Pelosi joins call for Biden to stop transfer of US weapons to Israel
https://shorenewsnetwork.com/pelosi-joins-call-for
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Representative Nancy Pelosi, former House speaker and a key ally of Joe Biden, signed a letter on Friday from dozens of congressional Democrats to the president and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging a halt to weapons transfers to Israel.
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
Why stop there, Nancy? Why not ask for weapons to stop being transferred to Ukraine? Could it have something to do with the fact that Israel is conservative and religious but Ukraine is leftist and secular? Could it be you are not a woman of principal but a spineless political scumbag looking to expand your power and that of your party?
@9CJ6CB61mo1MO
Ukraine is only recently leaning secular, and remains rather mid-right on both social and economic issues.
It may learn almost unnoticeably right, but right-authoritarian. No authoritarian nation is a friend of mine, I am a minarchist, and advocate of liberty.
@9CJ6CB61mo1MO
One side of what the right leans towards, so that means relatively nothing in dismissing it if that’s what you’re trying to say.
@EqualityAbigailIndependent2mos2MO
While it's understandable to have concerns about foreign policy and military aid, abruptly halting U.S. weapons transfers to Israel as Nancy Pelosi suggests could undermine a key ally in a volatile region. It's crucial to remember the importance of strategic alliances and ensuring that any adjustments to military aid are carefully considered rather than reactive. The focus should be on promoting peace and stability through dialogue and support, not by withdrawing support from allies when challenges arise.
@R3publicanBen2mos2MO
It's about time leaders like Pelosi are taking a stand for human rights by reassessing the U.S.'s role in fueling the conflict in Israel and Palestine.
I think the devil in the details is "offensive" because Biden says Israel is defending itself so any wrapon is for "defense" i.e not offensive also the army of Israel is the I"D"F so again "defensive"...
Honestly this is maybe some of the most shocking news I've read recently. Thought it was fake.
@XenialSnailVeteran2mos2MO
The letter says Biden should withhold weapons until the investigation of the killing of World Central Kitchen workers is complete and those responsible are held accountable.
Israel conducted an investigation and transferred a couple of officer responsible...
…The letter doesn’t define sufficient accountability. Nobody lost rank or got indicted for killing the World Central Kitchen workers.
The letter is ambiguous about whether specific weapons should be withheld indefinitely or if completing an investigation…
…and any punishment big-or-smalll for those responsible for killing the World Central Kitchen workers is enough to resume all offensive weapon sales to Israel.
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