This House resolution condemns President Biden's May 7, 2024 statement that the United States would withhold certain weapons and artillery shells from Israel if it proceeded with a military offensive in Rafah, Gaza. The resolution argues that Israel has the right to defend itself against Hamas and that withholding congressionally approved military aid undermines the long-standing U.S.-Israel alliance. The resolution notes that Congress had passed and the President had signed a $26.38 billion supplemental appropriation for Israel's military on April 23, 2024, and contends that conditioning this aid violates legally binding agreements between the two countries. The resolution urges the immediate resumption of full military support to Israel consistent with that appropriation. The resolution was submitted by Representative Van Drew on May 10, 2024, and does not require any funding or contain specific implementation timelines, as it is a congressional statement of position rather than legislation creating new programs or obligations.
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