Republican accuses Biden of making Hamas stronger by not giving money to Israel: ‘Totally incompetent’
Senator Pete Ricketts, a Republican from Nebraska, has strongly criticized President Biden for withholding weapons from Israel, claiming that this decision has inadvertently strengthened the Hamas terror group. Ricketts slammed the Biden administration’s choice to withhold high payload bombs from Israel, stating that it only serves to showcase their incompetence. Drawing parallels to the handling of the conflict with Hamas and the situation in Afghanistan, Ricketts accused Biden of mismanaging the current situation.
Ricketts expressed his disappointment in the administration’s approach, pointing out the contradiction between their assurances of an ironclad friendship with Israel and their actions of withholding crucial weapons. He argued that Secretary Antony Blinken’s search for a better way to protect civilians echoes the failed strategies employed in Afghanistan, highlighting the lack of credible planning from the current administration.
Moreover, Ricketts emphasized the detrimental impact of Biden’s tactics on negotiations with Hamas, stating that the decision to withhold weapons played into the hands of terrorists. He criticized the timing of the announcement, which undermined ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire and secure the release of hostages.
The Nebraska Senator also addressed Biden’s plea to Israel to refrain from a ground invasion of Rafah, urging caution in avoiding civilian casualties. Acknowledging Israel’s efforts to minimize harm to civilians amid the conflict, Ricketts commended their precision in targeting Hamas forces while seeking to limit collateral damage.
President Biden’s threats to withhold offensive aid from Israel have sparked widespread criticism, including an investigation by the House Oversight Committee to determine if any laws were violated. Committee Chairman James Comer raised concerns about the decision-making process and timing of the announcement, demanding transparency and accountability from the administration.
The move to halt military assistance to Israel has drawn comparisons to previous foreign policy controversies, with some likening it to a potential quid pro quo arrangement. Former President Trump and his supporters have accused Biden of leveraging aid to influence Israel’s actions, echoing the contentious nature of similar allegations in the past.
