2024-04-21 17:51:22
PA Presidential Spokesperson: “This will be a green light to expand the war in Israel.”
CNN reported on the 20th (local time) that the Palestinian Authority criticized the passage of the US House of Representatives budget bill to support Israel.
According to reports, Nabil Abu Roudenier, spokesman for Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas, criticized the Israeli aid budget, saying it would lead to an increase in Palestinian casualties.
“The risky budget proposal will further escalate tensions with acts of aggression against the Palestinian people,” Roudenier said. “Support would give Israel a green light to expand its war across the region and undermine prospects for regional and global stability.” revealed.
The war between Israel and the Palestinian armed faction Hamas has lasted more than six months. The war began on October 7 last year when Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) counterattacked. The IDF is preparing to advance on Rafah, the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip.
Previously, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to support Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific on the 20th after months of heated debate.
The Israel-related security supplementary budget includes support of $26.4 billion (36.4 trillion won) to Israel.
$4 billion (approximately 5.52 trillion won) in support for the Iron Dome and ‘David’s Stone’ missile defense systems, $1.2 billion (approximately 1.66 trillion won) in support for the Iron Beam defense system, and emergency food and $9.2 billion (approximately 12.69 trillion won) in humanitarian aid, including shelters, was also included.
It also provides additional flexibility in transferring defense supplies from U.S. stockpiles in other countries to Israel. It also included a ban on transferring funds to the United Nations Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), which is in conflict with Israel due to suspicions of involvement with Hamas.
Meanwhile, a pro-Palestinian protest took place in Wellmington, Delaware, where President Joe Biden is spending the weekend.
CNN reported that some of the protesters chanted slogans such as “We will indict you for genocide” and “Biden is a war criminal” outside President Biden’s home on the 20th.
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2024-04-21 17:51:22