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Former Biden NatSec Advisor: Withholding Weapons to Israel 'Credible Position I Would Support'
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan backs congressional efforts to withhold U.S. arms from Israel after ceasefire collapse, citing concerns over Israel's right-wing government and future U.S.-Israel ties.
- On Wednesday, former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said he now backs lawmakers voting to withhold weapons from Israel, calling it `a totally credible position` and adding, `That is a position I would support`.
- After the March 2nd six-week truce ended, Democratic lawmakers drafted bills to curb U.S. arms sales, with Senator Bernie Sanders' bill gaining over half Senate Democrats' support in a July vote.
- During his White House tenure, Jake Sullivan lobbied members of Congress against blocking arms transfers and was deeply involved in arming Israel, but after his interview aired Thursday, social media commentators lambasted his reversal.
- Sullivan framed the issue as central to the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship, warning that continued election of right-wing governments under Benjamin Netanyahu could prompt the Democratic Party to distance themselves from Israel.
- On Aug. 8, Israel's Security Cabinet approved a plan to occupy Gaza City, displacing around 1 million Palestinians, while Palestinian health officials report at least 62,966 killed amid resumed military operations since March 18th.
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Jake Sullivan says he now supports withholding weapons from Israel
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