Senate Leader Schumer Vows to Expedite Military Aid to Israel
In a show of solidarity, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer confirmed that the Senate will fast-track a military aid package to support Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group.
Schumer, who recently visited Israel, expressed the urgency in delivering aid promptly, stating, “We will work to move this aid through the Senate ASAP, and the Israeli leaders made it clear to us they need the aid quickly.”
The aid package includes additional interceptors for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system, which has been tirelessly intercepting rockets launched by Hamas from Gaza. Additionally, precision munitions are among the requests made by Israel.
While the Senate takes the lead, Schumer also expressed hope that the House of Representatives would follow suit. He emphasized, “We’re not waiting for the House. We believe if the Senate acts in a strong bipartisan way, it may indeed improve the chances that the House, even with its current dysfunction, will act.”
Emphasizing the importance of humanitarian assistance and minimizing civilian casualties, Schumer urged Israeli leaders to provide fast and efficient aid to Gaza.
Speaking on the stark contrast between Hamas and civilized democracies like the United States and Israel, Schumer stated, “Unlike Hamas, civilized democracies, like the U.S. and like Israel, must hold themselves to a higher standard… we echoed that to the prime minister of Israel and to every Israeli official we met.”
It is crucial for nations like Israel and the United States to prioritize both national security and humanitarian efforts during this conflict.
As the situation continues to unfold, Schumer’s commitment to expediting military aid highlights the strong bond between the United States and Israel.
