– GOP Lawmakers Seek To Block US Funding For Rebuilding Gaza:
Several initiatives were introduced for a vote in Congress on Wednesday meant to block the Biden administration from using taxpayer dollars for future Gaza reconstruction.
One key provision was introduced as an amendment to the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. It was led by Republican Reps Brian Mast, Claudia Tenney, and Eli Crane – and was subsequently passed by a simple voice vote, though Democrats opposed the amendment.
Mast is a well-known pro-Israel hawk who at one point prior to entering Congress even volunteered to serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), though not in a combat capacity.
“They are absolutely at war with one of our major and best allies anywhere across the globe,” said Mast of Palestinians on the House floor before the vote. He asserted that it is “nonsensical” to suggest rebuilding the place that’s been largely destroyed by Israeli and American bombs for much of the past year.
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