President Joe Biden faced backlash after recently announcing $100 million in aid for Gaza and the West Bank during his trip to Israel.
In a post on X, Biden claimed there will be “mechanisms in place” so the $100 Million in aid for Gaza reaches those in need — not Hamas or terrorist groups.”
However, Republicans said the aid would fall directly into the hands of terrorists.
“Aid to the Gaza Strip is what Biden is prioritizing today? This aid will of course be commandeered by Hamas. No taxpayer dollars should be sent to Gaza. Stop funding jihad!” tweeted Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Aid to the Gaza Strip is what Biden is prioritizing today? This aid will of course be commandeered by Hamas.
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) October 18, 2023
No taxpayer dollars should be sent to Gaza. Stop funding jihad! https://t.co/mRwyRSehMV
GOP Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas also posted in X:
“Under present circumstances, ‘humanitarian assistance’ = resupply for Hamas terrorists. President Biden continues to embolden Iran and its terror proxies.”
Under present circumstances, “humanitarian assistance” = resupply for Hamas terrorists. President Biden continues to embolden Iran and its terror proxies. https://t.co/AuouSepdJu
— Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) October 18, 2023
Senator Rick Scott (R-Fl.) tweeted:
“Not a single dollar of U.S. aid should go to Hamas-controlled Gaza until all hostages, including AMERICANS, are safely released.”
Not a single dollar of U.S. aid should go to Hamas-controlled Gaza until all hostages, including AMERICANS, are safely released. I'll be on the Senate floor later to pass my Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act to guarantee that.
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) October 18, 2023
Surely no Democrat could disagree with this… https://t.co/5dlzFBSXrd
Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee also posted:
“Biden announced $100 million in humanitarian aid to the Palestinians.”
“He might as well have announced $100 million in aid to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.”
Biden announced $100 million in humanitarian aid to the Palestinians.
— Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) October 18, 2023
He might as well have announced $100 million in aid to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Meanwhile, Democrats supported Biden’s aid for Gaza.
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois wrote:
“I applaud and support President Biden’s decision to provide significant humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank.”
“Any legitimate response to the Hamas violence must strive to avoid civilian harm and civilian targets.”
Biden announced $100 million in humanitarian aid to the Palestinians.
— Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) October 18, 2023
He might as well have announced $100 million in aid to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Earlier this month, Hamas invaded Israel, murdered children, and took hostages.
The news comes after reports of a massive blast rocked a Gaza City hospital on Tuesday, killing hundreds of people.
Hamas blamed Israel for the airstrike, but the Israeli military said other Palestinian militants misfired the rocket.
At least 500 people were killed.
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