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.

    • @girlfreddy@lemmy.ca
      20•6 months ago

      Yet that’s exactly what Israel has done for decades and every gd President has backed them on it.

      Nothing ever changes.

      sigh

    • PatFusty
      2•6 months ago

      Hamas has launched over 10,000 rockets at Israel in November alone. If Israel is getting bombed, they should be able to defend themselves.