In a recent statement, Congressman Jared Moskowitz expressed his disagreement with Senator Bernie Sanders' call for conditioning aid to Israel. Moskowitz argued that the United States' support for Israel goes beyond any specific leader and should encompass the country as a whole. He emphasized that even as an American, he supported the United States when he did not agree with former President Donald Trump's leadership.
The congressman expressed concern that conditioning aid to Israel would lead to problems with humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza. Moskowitz cautioned against a conditioning battle that could hinder the much-needed assistance for innocent Palestinians. He also criticized Sanders for aligning himself with those who would not have rescued him if he had been in a similar situation as his family during the Holocaust.
Moskowitz acknowledged that conditioning aid to other countries is not a new concept but argued against applying it to military aid to Israel. He expressed confidence in President Joe Biden's leadership and his administration's efforts to pressure Israel toward the necessary steps for restoring peace. Moskowitz highlighted the importance of engaging the Arab world and the Abraham Accord nations to rebuild Gaza and work towards the goal of a two-state solution.
The congressman recognized the dire situation in Gaza, with reports of extraordinary death tolls and uninhabitable areas due to the recent conflict. He stressed the urgency to end the war, release hostages, and see Hamas surrender for peace to be achieved. Moskowitz reiterated that no one desires this war and condemned remarks by certain individuals in the Israeli government regarding Palestinians leaving Gaza, calling them despicable and unacceptable.
Moskowitz acknowledged that there are individuals within his own party who occasionally make wild and inappropriate statements, emphasizing the diversity of views in any large political party. He emphasized the need to rebuild Gaza, establish a two-state solution, and utilize this unfortunate incident to bring stability to the region and expand the Abraham Accords, potentially including Saudi Arabia.
It is clear that Congressman Moskowitz believes conditioning military aid to Israel could send the wrong message and potentially have repercussions beyond the immediate conflict in Gaza. He advocates for a multi-faceted approach that addresses both Israel's security concerns and the Palestinian aspiration for statehood.
