Posted 4/4/2024, 5:40:08 PM
Senator Coons Raises Possibility of Conditions on Israel Aid Over Civilian Concerns in Potential Rafah Invasion
- Sen. Coons, a longtime Israel supporter, suggests conditioning aid if Israel invades Rafah without provisions for civilians
- Move reflects concerns over Netanyahu's actions and US-Israel relationship
- Coons says he's "never been here before" regarding conditioning Israel aid
- US recently appropriated another $3.3B in aid to Israel
- Coons wants to make clear the US supports Israeli people and wants close ties, but opposes some of Netanyahu's tactics