Lawmakers react to US pausing weapons shipment to Israel [Video]

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The Israeli Defense Secretary confirmed the U.S. is withholding a military shipment to Israel.

The move comes as Israel prepares for a military invasion of Rafah, despite U.S. warnings.

“We are currently reviewing some near-term security assistance shipments,” said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

At a Senate hearing, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed the U.S. put a hold on a bomb shipment last week because of U.S. concerns the bombs could be used in Israel’s invasion of Rafah, a Gazan city holding more than a million Palestinian civilians.

“There have been far too many, far too many casualties…and I think I think we should do everything possible to ensure that we’re protecting civilians and providing for their welfare,” Austin said.

Republicans are slamming the decision.

This is obscene. It is absurd,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).

South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham says pausing aid only puts a target on Israel’s back.

“If …