Mid City Times

Yesterday, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne introduced H.R. 8295, the "Immediate Support for Israel Act," in an effort to compel the Biden administration to deliver aid and material support that Congress had previously approved for Israel.

Congresswoman Van Duyne expressed her concern over the administration's actions, stating, “Weeks ago, Congress came together in a bipartisan manner to pass an aid package for Israel. In an unprecedented move, President Biden not only halted the shipment of aid but also unilaterally added conditions to that very same aid - defying Congressional intent. Israel is currently engaged in a war with a terrorist organization that is still holding over 100 civilian hostages. There is simply no excuse for this delay.” She further insisted on the administration's compliance with congressional intent and urged immediate release of the authorized aid and material support to Israel.

In April 2024, Congress passed and President Biden signed into law a bipartisan aid package aimed at replenishing Israel’s missile defense systems. However, it has been reported that the Biden Administration is withholding this aid from Israel and imposing conditions on its release.

Israeli officials have expressed their frustration with the administration’s decision to delay aid, warning that hostage negotiations could be jeopardized as a result.

According to The Associated Press, “The White House National Security Council sought to keep the decision out of the public eye for several days… until Biden could deliver a long-planned speech on Tuesday to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day.”