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Rep. Elise Stefanik Criticizes Biden's Israel Policies in Knesset Speech

The senior Republican leader calls for unwavering U.S. support for Israel and condemns antisemitism on American campuses.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, left, and Representative Elise Stefanik, a Republican from New York, during a news conference outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The House is set to vote on legislation to ensure US security assistance is delivered promptly to Israel after President Joe Biden said he wouldn't provide weapons to be used for action in Rafah in southern Gaza.
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Overview

  • Stefanik urges 'total victory' against Hamas and criticizes Biden's arms hold-up to Israel.
  • She highlights antisemitism in U.S. universities, referencing a contentious congressional hearing.
  • Stefanik's speech contrasts with former Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's nonpartisan approach.
  • She defends Trump's foreign policy and accuses Biden of political motivations in his Israel stance.
  • Stefanik's visit to Israel includes meetings with top Israeli officials and families of Hamas hostages.