Former President Trump and former Rep. Liz Cheney have both condemned President Biden's threat to withhold weapons from Israel if it invades Rafah.
President Biden's threat to withhold weapons from Israel if it invades Rafah has sparked strong criticism from both former President Trump and former Rep. Liz Cheney.
Cheney, a Republican from Wyoming, called Biden's move "wrong and dangerous," saying that withholding aid from America's closest ally in the Middle East would be a victory for Iran and its terrorist allies. Trump, in a tweet, accused Biden of taking the side of terrorists and leading the world straight into World War III.
Biden's threat came in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement that he was considering an invasion of Rafah, the last stronghold for Hamas in Gaza. Biden said that any such invasion would be a "disproportionate" response to the rocket attacks launched by Hamas against Israel.
Cheney and Trump's criticism of Biden's threat highlights the growing divide within the Republican Party on foreign policy issues. Cheney, who voted to impeach Trump after the January 6th Capitol riot, has emerged as a vocal critic of Biden's foreign policy, particularly his handling of the situation in Ukraine. Trump, meanwhile, has continued to attack Biden from the sidelines, accusing him of being weak and incompetent.
The criticism from Cheney and Trump is likely to put pressure on Biden to reconsider his threat to withhold weapons from Israel. However, it is unclear whether Biden is willing to do so, as he faces pressure from his own party to take a tougher stance against Hamas.
The situation in the Middle East is complex, and there is no easy solution to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Biden's threat to withhold weapons from Israel is a risky move that could have serious consequences. It is essential that Biden consult with all relevant parties and consider all possible outcomes before making a final decision on whether to carry out the threat.
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