Sen. Van Hollen Urges Biden to Halt Military Aid to Israel, Calls for Humanitarian Assistance to Gaza

Amid rising tensions, Sen. Chris Van Hollen criticizes the Biden administration's continued military support for Israel and advocates for urgent humanitarian aid to Gaza.

• Sen. Chris Van Hollen criticizes the Biden administration for sending additional military weapons to Israel, advocating instead for urgent humanitarian aid to Gaza.
• Van Hollen accuses Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu of ignoring President Biden's requests for humanitarian action, exacerbating the crisis in Gaza.
• The U.S. has reportedly authorized billions in military aid to Israel, including bombs and fighter jets, despite concerns over a potential Israeli ground invasion of Rafah.
• More than 31,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, with famine already present in some areas and expected to spread, according to the U.S. State Department and the U.N.
• Van Hollen calls for leveraging U.S. aid to ensure Israel allows humanitarian assistance into Gaza, emphasizing the need for a partnership rather than a 'one-way blank check'.

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