“The State of Israel is an invaluable and trusted ally of the United States and a beacon of democracy in the Middle East," Kansas representatives and senators said.
As an advocate of healthcare as a right and criminal justice reform, Fetterman says "I would be the last man standing to be absolutely there on the Israeli side on this with no conditions.
The video had been initially shared in a private group chat for gay men in politics, before being leaked online.
Some of the demonstrators protesting against Israel were arrested at the scene.
The House bill would provide $14.3 billion for Israel as it responds to a deadly Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, but also cut the same amount of money from the IRS.
The Department of Homeland Security employee had shared images praising Hamas paragliders.
Democrats said the Republican bill would be dead on arrival in the Senate, even if it passed the House.
Each speaker expressed unstinting support for Israel’s war aim, to destroy Hamas. President Joe Biden, who is flying to Israel on Wednesday, has also said that Hamas must be eliminated.
Commanders for Israel's Security endorsed a call by 20 US Senators for any deal between Israel and the Saudis to be conditioned on the Palestinians.
In Israel, the US has an ally on the front lines of the fight against terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and an emboldened Iran.
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