The Biden administration has made it clear that it will veto a Republican-backed bill aiming to expedite all approved arms shipments to Israel, despite concerns over its assault on Rafah. The White House argues that the bill undermines the President’s foreign policy execution and infringes on his constitutional authority.
This response comes after the delay of a shipment of bombs to Israel, a decision praised by progressive lawmakers like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren but criticized by Republicans and pro-Israel groups. The Republican bill threatens to cut off funding to key departments if arms shipments are not upheld.
While Democrats largely support Biden’s stance, the bill faces challenges in becoming law due to Republican margins in the House. Biden’s warning to halt arms transfers if a full-scale assault on Rafah occurred has been closely monitored, with ongoing arms transfers reported.
Meanwhile, the administration plans to send over $1bn in additional arms to Israel, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. The conflict and debate surrounding US arms shipments to Israel continue to capture public attention and scrutiny.