U.S. Halts Military Aid to Israel Amid Tensions, Lindsey Graham Criticizes Decision

Senator Lindsey Graham vehemently opposed the U.S. decision to pause weapon shipments to Israel, invoking historical wartime decisions to underscore his point.

• During a Senate hearing, Sen. Graham questioned Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on the implications of halting military aid to Israel.
• Graham likened the pause in aid to 'Hiroshima and Nagasaki on steroids,' emphasizing the existential threat to Israel.
• The decision to halt the aid was due to concerns over potential civilian casualties in Israel's planned operations in Rafah.
• Graham argued that withholding aid could jeopardize Israel's security and encourage its adversaries.
• The U.S. administration indicated the pause is a review and not a cancellation, leaving room for future adjustments based on the situation in Rafah.

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