US EditionSen. Angus King to oppose ‘any’ support for Israel amid Gaza crisis
UNITED STATES, JUL 29 – Senator King demands a halt to U.S. aid until Israel ends its blockade causing starvation deaths, including over 150 Gazans, amid growing international condemnation.
- On Monday, U.S. Sen. Angus King announced he would withhold U.S. support for Israel until Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government changes its Gaza policy, citing starving children in Gaza.
- The Israeli government has blocked humanitarian aid into Gaza for over eight months, fueling reports of mass starvation from humanitarian agencies and Gaza health authorities.
- Aid groups report over 150 Gazans have died from starvation, including 82 children, and Gaza health authorities report nearly 60,000 Palestinians killed since October 7, 2023, after Israeli strikes on Monday killed at least 36 Palestinians.
- On Sunday, Israel announced daily, 10-hour pauses to allow food aid, with Carson calling for an arms embargo.
- Amid growing international condemnation, King announced his policy shift, aligning with Rep. Chellie Pingree’s call last year to suspend aid to Israel, as he opposes support until Gaza’s starvation ends.
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Washington - Al-Quds Al-Arabi: Independent US Senator Angus King (R-Maine) announced on Monday that he will oppose “any” support for Israel in light of its policy of starving the Gaza Strip. King confirmed in a statement posted on his website: “I have ended my support for the actions of the current Israeli government, and I will call for and vote to end all US support for it completely, until […]
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