Democrats’ Reluctance to Support Israel Undermines U.S. Interests and Sovereignty

Democrats Refuse to Defend American and Israeli Sovereignty by Blocking Consideration of the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act

DEMOCRATS TANKED A BIPARTISAN BILL THAT DEFENDS AMERICAN AND ISRAELI SOVEREIGNTY FROM A HOSTILE INTERNATIONAL COURT

Senate Democrats blocked a bill sanctioning officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for “the court’s issuing of arrest warrants for top Israeli officials last year,” after Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer “stressed the need for unity” among Democrats. (Axios: Senate Dems block ICC sanctions bill in Schumer-urged show of unity – 1/28/25)

Senate Democrats sided again with the far-left who “believe the Israeli government should be held accountable for the war in Gaza,” after Senate Democrats complained that Schumer needed “to find a better strategy in dealing with Republican bills which fracture the party.” (Axios: Scoop: Feud erupts among Senate Dems ahead of surprise meeting – 1/23/25)

“Two freshmen Democratic senators, Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Ruben Gallego of Arizona, who voted for the same measure last year when they were in the House, also voted no.” (CNN: Senate Democrats block International Criminal Court sanctions bill in response to Netanyahu warrant – 1/28/25)

Last year, Schumer worked in tandem with the Biden administration to block the ICC sanctions bill passed by the House. (The Wall Street Journal: Editorial: A Bad Day for Israel-Haters – 1/24/25; CNN: House passes International Criminal Court sanctions bill after prosecutor seeks Netanyahu warrant – 6/4/24)

Reminder: Earlier this month, 45 Democrats joined 198 Republicans in supporting the ICC sanctions bill in the House. (Reuters: US House votes to sanction International Criminal Court over Israel – 1/10/25; H.R. 23: Roll Call Vote #7 – 1/9/25)

WHILE ISRAEL DEFENDS ITSELF FROM TERRORISTS NEXT DOOR, DEMOCRATS ABANDON OUR GREATEST ALLY IN THE MIDDLE EAST TIME AND TIME AGAIN

Less than ten days after Hamas’ October 7 attack against Israel, progressive Democrats introduced a resolution calling for Israel to institute a ceasefire. “A growing number of Democrats are pushing the White House to take stronger action to restrain Israel’s response…” (H.Res. 786 – Introduced 10/16/23; The Washington Post: Democrats’ unity starts cracking on Israel-Gaza conflict – 10/17/23)

“Many Democratic lawmakers have condemned Mr. Netanyahu’s leadership and his right-wing governing coalition, and President Biden has even criticized the Israeli military’s offensive in Gaza as ‘over the top.’” (The New York Times: Schumer Urges New Leadership in Israel, Calling Netanyahu an Obstacle to Peace – 3/14/24)

In November 2024, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and progressive allies filed three resolutions of disapproval that would have halted U.S. arms sales to Israel. Between the three failed resolutions, 17 to 19 Senate Democrats voted to prevent Israel from accessing the critical armaments they need to defend themselves. (Reuters: US Senate rejects bids to block military sales to Israel – 11/20/24; S.J.Res. 111: Roll Call Vote #292 – 11/20/24; S.J.Res. 113: Roll Call Vote #293 – 11/20/24; S.J.Res. 115: Roll Call Vote #294 – 11/20/24)

November’s “votes made it clear that Democrats in Congress remained split over whether it is time for the United States to contemplate a policy change toward its longtime ally.” (The New York Times: Democrats Split as Senate Rejects Bills to Block Weapons Transfers to Israel – 11/20/24)

In November 2024, nearly 90 Democrats called on the Biden administration to sanction members of Israel’s government. “U.S. sanctions against Israeli ministers would be an unprecedented step in the relationship between the two countries.” (Axios: Nearly 90 lawmakers call on Biden to sanction Israeli ultranationalist ministers – 11/14/24)

DEMOCRATS HAVE A HISTORY OF MICROMANAGING AND DELEGITIMIZING THE ELECTED ISRAELI GOVERNMENT

“I made it clear that if they go into Rafah – they haven’t gone in Rafah yet – if they go into Rafah, I’m not supplying the weapons...” – President Joe Biden

“We have been clear in multiple conversations and in every way that any major military operation in Rafah would be a huge mistake … Let me tell you something. I have studied the maps.” – Vice President Kamala Harris

Last year, “[r]oughly half of House and Senate Democrats skipped Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a joint session of Congress,” including Vice President Kamala Harris, who as vice president traditionally presides over a joint session involving a foreign leader’s address. (Axios: Around half of Congress' Democrats skip Netanyahu speech – 7/24/24; The Hill: Harris skipping Netanyahu address shows daylight with Biden on Israeli leader – 7/24/24)

In a move called “the most significant criticism by a U.S. leader against the Israeli government since its war with Hamas began,” Senate Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer called for new elections in Israel to replace Prime Minister Netanyahu, claiming he was a “major obstacle to peace…” (NBC News: Chuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, criticizing Netanyahu's leadership – 3/14/24; Senate Democrats: Majority Leader Schumer Calls On Israeli Government To Hold Elections – 3/14/24)

“In his final days in power, President Biden extended his sanctions against Israelis for another year—or, as it turned out, for another week. President Trump, on his first day in office, junked Mr. Biden’s anti-Israel sanctions regime and his protection of the lawless International Criminal Court (ICC).” (The Wall Street Journal: Editorial: A Bad Day for Israel-Haters – 1/24/25)

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