Such determinations are rare, but not unprecedented, when administrations see an urgent need for weapons to be delivered without waiting for lawmakers' approval.

For the second time this month the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel as Israel continues to prosecute its war against Hamas in Gaza under increasing international criticism.

  • Supermariofan67
    345·
    1 year ago

    Israel’s right to defend itself

    This is one of the dumbest dogwhistles in existence. Everyone knows that’s not the actual point of contention.

    • rivermonster@lemmy.world
      215·
      1 year ago

      It actually is a huge point of contention. That misunderstanding causes a lot of profanity and anger.

      • tocopherol@lemmy.dbzer0.com
        1·
        1 year ago

        It’s not though, that is just false. No one in good faith will deny that a country has a right to defend themselves from an attack.