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WASHINGTON, USA – The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday, May 16, that would force President Joe Biden to send weapons to Israel, seeking to rebuke the Democrat for delaying bomb shipments as he urges Israel to do more to protect civilians during itsThe Israel Security Assistance Support Act was approved 224 to 187, largely along party lines.
Palestinian authorities say at least 35,272 civilians have been killed during Israel’s campaign in Gaza. Malnutrition is widespread and much of the population of the coastal enclave has been left homeless, with infrastructure destroyed. “This is a catastrophic decision with global implications. It is obviously being done as a political calculation, and we cannot let this stand,” Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson told a news conference with other party leaders on Wednesday.Democrats also accused the other party of playing politics, saying Republicans are distorting Biden’s position on Israel.