Biden plan to use Leahy Law sanction on IDF was ‘political,’ expert alleges: ‘Congress should consider’ probe [Video]

The Biden administration’s decision to pause its plan to use the Leahy Law has averted a potentially messy problem for the White House, but willingness to use such a drastic tool underscores the uncertainty of U.S.-Israel relations. 

“The Biden administration’s politicization of vital security assistance to a democratic ally like Israel is an irresponsible move that sets a dangerous precedent,” Nick Stewart, senior director of government relations at FDD Action, told Fox News Digital. 

“It ignores a crucial set of basic facts and feeds a false and damaging misrepresentation of Israel’s conduct that emboldens our terrorist adversaries,” Stewart added. 

“If the Biden administration had legitimate concerns, it should have addressed them in a much more professional manner through official channels directly with the Israelis, as befits our alliance,” he argued. “Instead, the very public threat of sanctions was followed by constant and seemingly coordinated leaks from the State Department.”

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