In response to Iran’s launch of a long-range drone, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida), and Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas) issued a statement in support of Israel.
Iran’s attack on Israel was reportedly in retaliation for Israel’s airstrike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria, which killed seven Iranian military officials.
“As Israel faces this vicious attack from Iran, the United States must demonstrate its full commitment to working with our vital ally,” Johnson wrote in the letter. post X, formerly known as Twitter. “We have to be convinced that the world is not just about Israel.”
WASHINGTON, DC – November 7: U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) joins members of Congress in a bipartisan candlelight vigil to commemorate the one-month anniversary of the October 7 Hamast terrorist attack in Israel. give a speech It took place on November 7th at the U.S. Capitol. , Washington DC, 2023. In addition to the October 7 attack that killed around 1,400 people, Hamas still holds around 240 hostages in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there will be no ceasefire in the Gaza Strip until all hostages held by Hamas are released. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
“I will continue to work with the White House to push for an appropriate response. The Biden administration’s weakening of Israel and appeasement of Iran contributed to this horrific development,” Johnson added.
As Israel faces this vicious attack from Iran, America must demonstrate its full commitment to working with our critical ally. The world must be convinced that Israel is not alone.
I will continue to work with the White House to seek appropriate responses. The Biden administration…
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) April 13, 2024
Gates also issued a statement in response to Iran’s attacks on Israel, calling them “escalating.”
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 30: Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL), a member of the House Freedom Caucus, attends a meeting of the Republican House Caucus on September 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. Arrive to. If there is no last-minute budget agreement in the House of Commons on Saturday, the government is expected to go into shutdown at midnight. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
“Today’s Iranian attack on Israel has escalated and should be widely condemned,” Gates wrote. post “No country in the Middle East should want to escalate regional wars. Durable peace will not be achieved if Iran and its proxies continue to attack those who desire peace.”
Iran’s attacks on Israel today have escalated and should be widely condemned. No country in the Middle East should want regional wars to escalate.
Durable peace will be unattainable if Iran and its proxies continue to attack those who desire peace.
— Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) April 13, 2024
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) issued a statement condemning President Joe Biden’s “weakness” and “ineffective leadership” that led to the attack.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
“Iran was emboldened by the attack. Biden refused to stand up for his ally Israel,” Abbott wrote. post “Texas stands with Israel and its people. Always. Our prayers are with Israel and our Jewish friends around the world.”
press. Biden’s weak and ineffective leadership led to this moment.
Iran has become emboldened with its attacks. Biden refused to stand up for his ally Israel.
Texas stands with Israel and its people. everytime.
Our prayers are with our Jewish friends in Israel and around the world.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) April 13, 2024
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) also criticized the Biden administration for renewing sanctions waivers for Iran that would give her access to $10 billion in assets.
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia speaks at the House Oversight and Accountability Committee Business Conference on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in Washington, DC, USA. The committee chair is planning to enact a bill that would ensure terms of office for the president, vice president, and vice president. Senior officials do not carry classified documents with them when they return to civilian life.Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg
President Green: Biden gave Iran access to $10 billion after Hamas attacked Israel I have written. “Now Iran has launched an attack on Israel.”
Biden gave Iran access to $10 billion after Hamas attacked Israel.
Now Iran has launched an attack on Israel.
— Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) April 13, 2024
The Iranian attack comes months after Hamas launched attacks on Israel on October 7, killing about 1,200 people and taking more than 200 hostages.
