Republican House Conference Chair Elise Stefanik has criticized President Biden’s policies toward Israel in a speech at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament. Stefanik, the highest-ranking House member to visit Israel since the recent terrorist attacks, reaffirmed her strong support for the Jewish state and accused Biden of failing to provide adequate support during the recent conflict with Hamas.
Stefanik highlighted former President Trump’s strong relationship with Israel and criticized Biden’s decision to pause a weapons shipment to Israel, which was later reversed. She also criticized the Biden administration for extending a waiver allowing Iran access to $10 billion in funds and for easing sanctions on Iran, which she described as a leading state sponsor of terror.
Stefanik expressed support for all measures to aid Israel that have come before the US Congress and touted her own history as a leading proponent of Israeli independence and security. She emphasized that the majority of Americans support Israel and that America stands with the nation.