{"id":2220809,"date":"2024-04-14T16:14:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-14T20:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congress-fractures-on-how-to-respond-to-irans-attack-on-israel\/"},"modified":"2024-04-14T16:16:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-14T20:16:05","slug":"congress-fractures-on-how-to-respond-to-irans-attack-on-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congress-fractures-on-how-to-respond-to-irans-attack-on-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"Congress is split on how to react to Iran&#8217;s assault on Israel"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcongress-fractures-on-how-to-respond-to-irans-attack-on-israel%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2220809&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>In \u200cthe \u2062aftermath of Iran&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-slam-psakis-space-force-slight\/\" title=\"Republicans Slam Psaki\u2019s Space Force Slight\">missile strike<\/a> on Israel, \u200bPresident Biden advised against Israeli retaliation. Congress members \u2063are divided on the appropriate response, with differing views on supporting Israel, staying out\u200b of the conflict, or aiding in a potential retaliation. Various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-mcconnell-urges-senate-to-pass-mccarthys-debt-deal\/\" title=\"McConnell urges Senate to approve McCarthy's debt deal.\">lawmakers express concerns<\/a> about the risk of escalating tensions and the\u200c need for diplomatic solutions. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/classic-board-game-dumbed-down-to-be-more-inclusive-less-intimidating-to-young-people\/\" title=\"Traditional Board Game Simplified for Youth Inclusivity\">summary\u2064 effectively captures<\/a> the key \u2062points regarding Congress members&#8217; divergent perspectives on responding to Iran&#8217;s attack on Israel and the lawmakers&#8217; \u2063emphasis on diplomatic solutions to prevent further escalation.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>In the wake of Iran\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/yemen-lgbt-refugees-and-white-supremacy-everything-you-need-to-know-about-bidens-first-foreign-policy-speech\/\" title=\"Yemen, LGBT Refugees, And White Supremacy: Everything You Need To Know About Biden\u2019s First Foreign Policy Speech\">missile attack<\/a> on Israel, President Joe Biden has reportedly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/2965554\/biden-advises-israel-not-to-counterattack-iran\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>told<\/a> Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran. Now, members of Congress are weighing in on what they think is appropriate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/drought-ridden-california-slaps-nestle-with-a-cease-and-desist-order-to-stop-illegally-pumping-water\/\" title=\"Drought-Ridden California Slaps Nestl\u00e9 With A Cease And Desist Order To Stop Illegally Pumping Water\">action moving forward<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Members of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Congress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Congress<\/a> have been divided on the Israel-Hamas War, with some in the president\u2019s own party criticizing his stance for being too pro-Israel. Biden recently has used stronger language with Israeli Prime Minister <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Benjamin-Netanyahu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Benjamin Netanyahu<\/a>, demanding aid be let in Gaza. In response to the attack, Biden reiterated his support for the Jewish state but told Netanyahu the United States wouldn\u2019t be involved in any offensive actions taken against Iran.<\/p>\n<p>Members are split between demanding the U.S. stay out of it, support Israel, or commit to helping a retaliation effort. <\/p>\n<p>Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), who has been critical of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Biden-administration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Biden administration<\/a>, condemned the attack and agreed with Biden that Israel should not retaliate against Iran. He said he did not want the Israel-Hamas war to spread wider into the region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI condemn the Iranian attack on Israel and support Israel\u2019s right to defend itself against this aggression. I also stand with @POTUS in seeking to prevent an even wider conflict that engulfs the people of the entire region,\u201d Van Hollen said <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ChrisVanHollen\/status\/1779315174605734281\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/John-Fetterman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>John Fetterman<\/a> (D-PA) has been a strong supporter of Israel from the Democrats. He said he disagreed with the President\u2019s advice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t agree with that,\u201d Fetterman said when asked if he agreed with Biden or some senators who have called for direct military action. \u201cI just think we should follow and have Israel\u2019s back in the situation. I don\u2019t agree with the President.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>In the progressive caucus, which has been critical of the Biden administration, some members warned of greater escalation bringing the U.S. into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/war\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>war<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe can\u2019t allow the U.S. to be dragged into war with Iran by Netanyahu\u2019s reckless escalations. Iran\u2019s retaliatory attack \u2014 also deeply wrong \u2014 was expected &#038; defended against. We need de-escalation and a diplomatic solution for the safety of all people, including Americans,\u201d Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX), caucus Whip, said <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RepCasar\/status\/1779554271739977899\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFortunately, the retaliatory strike by Iran on Israel was mostly intercepted. But these actions following the Israeli attack in Syria is what worried me\u2014a broader conflict bringing in the US. Everyone must stop aggressions, including in Gaza, w\/ a priority on human life, not war,\u201d Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), a caucus chairman, said <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RepMarkPocan\/status\/1779339120923300262\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>on<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RepMarkPocan\/status\/1779339120923300262\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/house\/4593270-rep-bacon-says-there-will-be-bigger-risk-of-wider-middle-east-conflict-if-u-s-responds-weakly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>warned<\/a> that a weak response could also be dangerous and escalate tensions in the region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWell, there is a risk. But I think there\u2019s a bigger risk if you respond weakly or if Israel responses weakly,\u201d Bacon said. <\/p>\n<p>He continued that Iran may view Biden and the U.S. as weak.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think it will just invite Iran to escalate because they will sense weakness on our part, or fear. And I think they\u2019ve seen that with our current president. He\u2019s not responded forcefully, too. Hundreds of attacks against American forces in Iraq and Syria and other places in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Middle-East\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Middle East<\/a>,\u201d he said. \u201cAnd if they sense weakness, they\u2019re gonna keep ramping up the heat in America and Israel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) said not retaliating would not be the right course of action.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIran has been on offense since they took Americans hostages in 1979 and they have not let up. Their long awaited unwarranted attack on Israel merits a swift response and any appeasement by our current administration is not appropriate in any way,\u201d Wenstrup said <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RepBradWenstrup\/status\/1779467409952252144\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) has vowed to put a Israel aid bill on the floor for a vote.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe House Republicans and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Republican-Party\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Republican Party<\/a> understand the necessity of standing with Israel. We\u2019re going to try again this week, and the details of that package are being put together right now. We\u2019re looking at the options and all these supplemental issues,\u201d Johnson told Fox News\u2019 Maria Bartiromo on \u201cSunday Morning Futures.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong>CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2024\/04\/14\/politics\/congressional-leaders-at-odds-about-funding-israel-aid\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>said<\/a> he would prefer Johnson to\u00a0put up the Senate-passed foreign package which includes money for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. As Johnson\u2019s position faces a potential motion to vacate from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, tying Ukraine aid with Israel aid could be harmful for him politically. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cCongress should be clear: no action by Iran or Israel merits a vote on the Ukraine omnibus the Senate seeks,\u201d Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) said <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/WarrenDavidson\/status\/1779312494479077738\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following Iran&#8217;s missile strike on Israel, President Biden advised Israeli PM Netanyahu against retaliation. Congress is now deliberating on the best course of action. Divisions exist within Congress over the Israel-Hamas conflict, with differing opinions on how to proceed<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2910,"featured_media":2220810,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MixCollage-14-Apr-2024-03-35-PM-1516-1024x591.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2220809","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MixCollage-14-Apr-2024-03-35-PM-1516-1024x591.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2220809","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2910"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2220809"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2220809\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2220810"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2220809"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2220809"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2220809"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}