One would expect the letter to come from the Israel and Jew hating contingent, primarily made up of members of The Squad. Not this time
House Democrats send letter to Biden criticizing Netanyahu’s military strategy
A group of House Democrats with national security backgrounds on Monday sent a letter to President Biden arguing that the military strategy of the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not in the best interests of the U.S. nor Israel’s own security.
“We are deeply concerned by PM Netanyahu’s current military strategy in Gaza. The mounting civilian death toll and humanitarian crisis are unacceptable and not in line with American interests; nor do they advance the cause of security for our ally Israel,” the letter says. “We also believe it jeopardizes efforts to destroy the terrorist organization Hamas and secure the release of all hostages.”
The letter is signed by six lawmakers, including Reps. Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA case officer, Jason Crow, a former Army Ranger who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and Mikie Sherrill, who served as a Navy helicopter pilot. The other signatories are Reps. Elissa Slotkin, a former CIA analyst, Seth Moulton, a former Marine, and Chrissy Houlahan, a former Air Force officer.
“From our positions on the Intelligence, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs Committees, we have consistently pushed for Israel to shift its military strategy —there has been no significant change,” the letter says. “We have dedicated our lives to national security and believe our nation’s values are a source of credibility and power. Some of us also spent years fighting America’s war on terror. We know from personal and often painful experience that you can’t destroy a terror ideology with military force alone. And it can, in fact, make it worse.”
The letter concludes: “We urge you to continue to use all our leverage to achieve an immediate and significant shift of military strategy and tactics in Gaza.”
OK, so, they’re recommendations for that shift in strategy and tactics is what, exactly? You can see the whole thing on Crow’s webpage, and it doesn’t really offer any more than in the above CBS News article. A tweet from Crow is about as detailed as it gets
The Israel-Hamas hostage deal & humanitarian pause is a positive step. I applaud Biden admin for helping negotiate the deal.
Hamas must free all remaining hostages. We also need a massive surge of aid to Gaza including food / fuel / water.
Additionally, there must be a shift…
— Rep. Jason Crow (@RepJasonCrow) November 22, 2023
Crow’s commanding officer would have raked him over the coals for such a little plan. Your boss in your job would go ballistic of what amounts to writing a few ideas on a sticky note. Notice that was 11/20, and almost a month later there’s zero more detail from him and these supposed in the know folks.
Remember, these are the same folks who want to give tons of material and money, most of which is unaccounted for, to Ukraine.
