Overview

• 48 Republican senators sent a letter to President Biden demanding the lifting of a partial arms embargo on Israel.
• They argue that the delay in weapons shipments has emboldened Iran-backed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
• The senators cite recent attacks, including a deadly missile strike by Hezbollah that killed 12 children in northern Israel.
• The Biden administration has withheld certain military supplies over concerns about their use in densely populated areas.
• Sen. Rand Paul was the only Republican senator who did not sign the letter, maintaining his stance against foreign aid.