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GOP Blasts Biden’s ‘Unconscionable’ UN Vote Abstention on Gaza

Democratic President Joe Biden is an “anti-Israel” president who will force Americans to abstain from voting, saying he is “destroying America’s confidence in our allies” and “turning his back on Israel,” according to Republican officials. condemned the “unconscionable” decision of The move further escalates tensions between the Biden administration and Israel over the United Nations Security Council’s initial call for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

The decision on Monday prompted Israel to cancel a high-level visit to Washington and sparked the deepest rift since the start of the war, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accusing the president of “backsliding” from principled positions. certified.

In response, Republican lawmakers condemned the Biden administration’s “shocking betrayal” of Israel, calling it “disgusting and despicable.”

Immediately after 10/7, President Biden defended Israel. But those were just the words of a failed politician,” wrote Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas). “After some bad polls, he decided to throw Israel under the bus.”

“It’s shameful that Biden’s entire campaign strategy depends on the Justice Department’s indictment of Donald Trump.” Added In another post. “Better suited to be a banana republic than America.”

“President Biden’s lack of leadership and inaction at the United Nations is shameful,” wrote Sen. Tim Scott (R-South Carolina). “Far from standing alongside our great ally, the Biden administration has repeatedly weakened Israel and emboldened Hamas terrorists.”

“Israel is America’s greatest ally. This country has been attacked by the evil Hamas terrorists, and they still refuse to release more than 100 hostages,” said House Minority Whip Guy Reschenthaler. (R-Pennsylvania) wrote.

“Turning your back on Israel is a shame,” he added.

“Today, the Biden administration accelerated the passage of a pro-Hamas United Nations resolution,” wrote Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas). “I call on administration officials, especially State Department officials, to reverse these reckless and destructive policies.”

“I will continue to hold them accountable until they are held accountable,” he added.

“It is unconscionable that Israel chose not to veto the UN Security Council’s call for a ceasefire, but instead abstained,” Sen. Chip Roy (R-Texas) wrote.

“why, @HouseGOP Just vote to fund the UN and Biden?I don’t know – please ask @wsj…I’m sure they can explain it to me…” he added.

“The more I think about this, the more outrageous this becomes. Indefensible and despicable (abstain) decision by the United States (Biden)…and Congress giving more funding to this anti-American, anti-Israel organization (United Nations). “It’s both absurd,” he said. Added In another post. “It’s embarrassing.”

“Today, in a shocking betrayal, the Biden administration refused to veto the United Nations vote to end the fighting in Gaza,” wrote Rep. Byron Donald (R-Florida). “Reminder: Hamas terrorists massacred thousands of innocent people, committed heinous war crimes, and continue to do so to this day.”

“Israel has every right to defend itself,” he added.

Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) said, “The Biden administration’s refusal to work with our ally Israel and veto this highly biased resolution in the United Nations Security Council is outrageous. This is outrageous,” he wrote. “I unequivocally support Israel and its right to defend itself.”

“It’s been eight days since Mr. Biden mentioned hostages, including Americans, who have been held by Hamas for 171 days,” Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) wrote. “Instead, he is abandoning Israel at the United Nations to appease the radical left and win the votes of Hamas sympathizers.”

“It’s disgusting and cowardly,” he added.

“Shameful. Joe Biden is siding with terrorists, abandoning hostages in Israel and Gaza, and destroying America’s confidence in our allies,” wrote Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.). Ta.

“The most anti-Israel president of my lifetime!” he added.

“The Biden administration continues to weaken our closest allies in the Middle East,” wrote Sen. Ted Budd (R-North Carolina).

“Hamas must immediately release all hostages and surrender or be destroyed,” he added. “That should be the U.S. position.”

“It is shameful that the United States allowed the UN resolution to pass without vetoing it,” wrote Rep. French Hill (R-Arkansas). “The Biden administration failed to stand by Israel today at a time when it must demonstrate unwavering support for its most powerful ally in the Middle East.”

“The change in position due to @POTUS It is shameful,” wrote Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.). “He puts Democratic politics and electoral votes above the foreign policy interests of the United States and the safety and security of Israel.”

“Since the October 7 attack, my position has been clear: for a ceasefire, Hamas must surrender and return all hostages safely. Full stop,” he said. Added. “Today’s administration’s despicable actions undermine American diplomacy and our standing as the leader of the free world.”

“Joe Biden is more concerned about his political future than supporting his greatest ally, Israel, in its fight for survival,” said Republican Research Committee Chairman Kevin Hahn (R-Okla.). I wrote.

“It is absolutely amazing that Biden allowed this resolution to pass that does not condemn Hamas,” wrote Rep. Dan Bishop (R-North Carolina). “He is pandering to the votes of those who advocate the actions of fringe political extremists and terrorists.”

“The Biden administration turned its back on Israel today at the United Nations,” wrote Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.). “He is uncomfortable calling for a ceasefire from Israel while Hamas continues to take more than 100 hostages, including five Americans.”

“Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, killing 1,200 innocent people,” he added. “Hamas is a dangerous threat and Israel has every right to destroy it.”

“The Biden administration is an embarrassment,” wrote Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.), chairman of the House Homeland Committee. “To throw Israel under the bus like this is just despicable.”

“I am disgusted by the Biden administration’s refusal to veto today’s shameful anti-Israel UN resolution,” wrote Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska). “Hamas is an evil terrorist organization and Israel is doing the right thing to destroy Hamas.”

“By not opposing today’s Security Council resolution, the Biden administration shamefully empowers Hamas terrorists to disrupt hostage release negotiations,” said House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas). It will happen,” he wrote. “Rather, it should have continued to put pressure on Hamas to release the hostages and agree to a short-term ceasefire.”

Joshua Klein is a reporter for Breitbart News. Email jklein@breitbart.com. Follow him on Twitter @Joshua Klein.

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