The Biden administration last week put a hold on a shipment of U.S.-made ammunition to Israel, two Israeli officials told Axios.

Why it matters: It is the first time since the Oct. 7 attack that the U.S. has stopped a weapons shipment intended for the Israeli military. The incident raised serious concerns inside the Israeli government and sent officials scrambling to understand why the shipment was held, Israeli officials said.

President Biden is facing sharp criticism among Americans who oppose his support of Israel. The administration in February asked Israel to provide assurances that U.S.-made weapons were being used by Israel Defense Forces in Gaza in accordance with international law. Israel provided a signed letter of assurances in March.

  • @disguy_ovaheaOP
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    5 months ago

    Who called the protesters Trumpists? I’m under the impression they’re mostly liberals.

    Edit: Oh, it’s you. Yes. Suggesting others abstain from voting to protest Biden is another way of supporting Trump. That’s not what this is. This is a reaction to actual protests.

    • @Ensign_Crab
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      Suggesting others abstain from voting to protest Biden is another way of supporting Trump.

      That’s not what I’m doing and you know it.

      Anyway, there’s some good news for those of us who don’t support genocide.

      • @disguy_ovaheaOP
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        Agreed. Let’s hope this is just the start of withdrawal of support.

        • @Ensign_Crab
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          We’ll see. I doubt it would surprise you to know that I’m not optimistic.