Staff Reports
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, strongly criticized Sen. Bernie Sanders, an Independent from Vermont, for his push to completely cut off U.S. military aid to Israel during their ongoing conflict with Hamas. On NBC News’s Meet the Press, Sanders argued that Israel should not receive any U.S. military aid, accusing them of violating international law in their actions against Hamas. Following Sanders’s remarks, Graham condemned them as dangerous and irresponsible. He emphasized that Hamas is dedicated to destroying the Jewish state and described the situation as a critical moment for Israel’s security.
Graham underscored his unwavering support for Israel, stating that the United States should wholeheartedly stand by them in the face of an existential threat. He also stressed the need for Israel to minimize civilian casualties, criticizing Hamas for using civilians as human shields. Additionally, Graham revealed that he had recently engaged in discussions with Israeli officials to address the current disagreements.
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Graham! No, he is not. His statement is on point. Stop supplying israel with weapons we are all complicit.— @Jianue Beret Grayson (@BeretGrayson) May 12, 2024
In his remarks, Graham expressed hope for a resolution but cautioned against allowing Sanders and the ‘squad’ to dictate decisions regarding the conflict. He accused Sanders of catering to the radical left and attempting to appease them, suggesting that Sanders’s call to cut off military aid was a political decision aimed at pleasing the more extreme elements of the Democratic party.
This stance taken by Sanders stands beyond President Joe Biden’s current policy, which involves limiting certain weapons to avoid aiding a specific operation. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas started over seven months ago, following a series of attacks by Hamas terrorists targeting predominantly Israeli civilians.
