Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch supporter of Israel, criticized President Joe Biden for pausing the delivery of 3,000 heavy bombs to Israel. Speaking on NBC News, Graham likened the Israel-Hamas conflict to World War II, specifically mentioning the U.S. use of nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end the war. He argued that Israel should receive the necessary bombs to end the conflict, underlining its right to self-defense as a Jewish state.
Graham justified his stance by blaming Hamas, the governing militant group in Gaza, for civilian casualties, citing their use of civilians as human shields. He expressed frustration with Hamas's tactics, stating they make it extremely difficult to avoid civilian deaths in Gaza.
President Biden's decision to halt bomb deliveries to Israel and his critique of Israel's military campaign come amid growing dissent within the U.S., particularly among Democrats and progressive activists. The Biden administration has signaled a review of its support for Israel's military actions, particularly in light of civilian casualties and concerns about humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
Senator Graham's remarks reflect the ongoing debate within the U.S. regarding its relationship with Israel and its handling of the Israel-Palestine conflict. While Israel enjoys broad bipartisan support in Congress, there are increasing calls for a reevaluation of U.S. policy towards the region, including the potential conditioning of military aid to Israel based on its adherence to human rights standards and international law.
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