The US House of Representatives is set to vote next week on a pro-Israel resolution that opposes calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. This move comes as Republicans intensify their criticism of President Joe Biden's stance on Israel, while Democrats are becoming increasingly vocal in their disapproval of Israel's military actions.
The symbolic resolution expresses support for Israel's 'right to self-defense' in its ongoing conflict with Hamas and rejects any attempts to exert one-sided pressure on Israel regarding Gaza. This includes recent calls for an immediate ceasefire, such as those made by President Biden and the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2728.
The upcoming vote on the resolution may pose a challenge for some Democrats, especially following the tragic deaths of World Central Kitchen aid workers in Israeli airstrikes. This incident has sparked widespread condemnation and heightened criticism of the Israeli government among Democratic lawmakers.
In a letter addressed to President Biden and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and numerous other congressional Democrats expressed their 'shared concern and outrage' over the airstrike. They have called for a halt in arms packages to Israel until a thorough investigation into the incident is completed.
