U.S. Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a Republican effort to win quick approval for a bill providing emergency aid to Israel that passed the House of Representatives last week, but that provides no assistance for Ukraine's war against Russia.

U.S. Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a Republican effort to win quick approval for a bill providing emergency aid to Israel that passed the House of Representatives last week, but that provides no assistance for Ukraine’s war against Russia. “Our allies in Ukraine can no more afford a delay than our allies in Israel,” said Senator Patty Murray, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee.

To become law, legislation must pass the Democratic-controlled Senate as well as the Republican-majority House, and be signed into law by Biden, a Democrat. The White House had said Biden would veto the House bill.

  • lolcatnip@reddthat.comEnglish
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    10 months ago

    They weren’t saying Israel had to respond that way, just that they would. It’s not a justification of Israel, but a condemnation of how predictably barbaric they are when it comes to Palestinians. Quit trying to argue with people who agree with your position.

    • Candelestine@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      This is predictable, partial recollection of history. They have not always been barbaric towards the Palestinians.

      Just when the nutjobs are in charge, so, for sure for the past decade+.