Large Numbers in Congress Back Attack on Iran, Call for US to Support Israel | The Libertarian Institute
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Following the opening salvo in Israel’s bombardment of Iran, many members of Congress rushed to declare their support for the Jewish state. Some went further, demanding the White House defend Tel Aviv from retaliation. A small number of lawmakers criticized Israel and urged Washington to stay out of the conflict.

Following the opening salvo in Israel’s bombardment of Iran, many members of Congress rushed to declare their support for the Jewish state. Some went further, demanding the White House defend Tel Aviv from retaliation. A small number of lawmakers criticized Israel and urged Washington to stay out of the conflict.

The article offers a set of post from US politicians calling to support Israel and even a regime change. It also points out that a handful of lawmakers did oppose the Israeli strikes. Like Rep. Massie, who was the only member of Congress to point out that the attack Israel launched on Friday was an offensive war of aggression.

  • xyzzy@lemm.eeEnglish
    19·
    1 day ago

    Netanyahu was worried the US would achieve a deal with Iran and struck first.

    A handful of lawmakers did oppose the Israeli strikes, however. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) argued that Tel Aviv’s war interfered with Trump’s effort to strike a new nuclear deal with Iran. “Netanyahu wasn’t trying to help diplomacy; he was trying to destroy diplomacy. How do we know? They reportedly targeted and killed Iran’s chief negotiator with Trump,” he wrote.

    • Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works
      8·
      1 day ago

      Why are there like 3 senators worth a shit. It’s always Murphy, the dude from Hawaii and Sanders doing anything worthwhile. Interestingly I think the other Connecticut Senator sucks worse than most other Senate Democrats.