Congressman Sherman: "War is Bloody Chaos. Israel is Doing Better than most in Avoiding Casualties."

“President Biden is working tirelessly to persuade the House of Representatives to pass the Senate bill, which would provide aid to Ukraine and Taiwan, and also provide $14.1 billion military aid to Israel. I expect that if this bill passes, the President will carry it out according to its terms, and Israel will get the military aid that it needs and deserves.

War is chaotic, and urban warfare more so. I believe that Israel is doing as good a job as can be done and is working hard to avoid civilian casualties.

Analysts indicate that Israeli efforts in this area are favorable to U.S. military actions in Fallujah and Mosul. And of course, ISIS forces in Fallujah and Mosul were not firing rockets at the American homeland.

It is appropriate for President Biden to insist that Israel comply with the international law of armed conflict and comply with the Leahy Law and other U.S. laws that require that the recipients of our weapons act appropriately.

I believe Israel is meeting these standards.”

“Those attacking Israel regarding the tragic deaths of the WCK workers claim that it must have been intentional, because the vehicles were clearly marked. But WCK says the incident occurred late at night.

Relief workers in a war zone are heroes. Operating in a war zone at night poses unacceptable risks.

Agencies shouldn’t do it and Israel shouldn’t authorize it.”

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