Democrats Gutted Anti-Hezbollah Legislation Days Before Attack on Israel

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Democrats Gutted Anti-Hezbollah Legislation Days Before Attack on Israel
Fist in the Box Offer Upgrade User ID: 79088824 United States 08/05/2020 03:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Democrats Gutted Anti-Hezbollah Legislation Days Before Attack on Israel Dems are making sure Hezbollah doesn't lose their aid from U.S. taxpayers. _____ Democrats Gutted Anti-Hezbollah Legislation Days Before Attack on Israel Efforts to slash U.S. funding to Iranian terror group blocked by House Dems Adam Kredo - AUGUST 4, 2020 (freebeacon.com) - Just days before the Iranian-funded terror group Hezbollah waged a terrorist attack on Israel’s northern border, congressional Democrats gutted legislation that would have halted U.S. funding to the Lebanese military, which is almost entirely controlled by the terror group. Congress has been working on legislation that would slash millions in American taxpayer funding to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), which has long been under Hezbollah’s thumb. Republican lawmakers in both the House and Senate have been pushing to cut this funding for some time, arguing that U.S. aid should not be sent to an institution known to conduct attacks against Israel on Iran’s behalf. While the original bill had bipartisan support in both chambers, House Democrats recently attached an amendment to their version of the legislation that nixed the funding cut. Other GOP amendments that would have strengthened the legislation and pushed the LAF to isolate Hezbollah from its forces were also struck down by the Democrat-led House. The House last week passed a watered-down version of the bill that leaves the LAF funding fully intact. The wrangling over the legislation came just days before Hezbollah launched a foiled attack on Israel from southern Lebanon, where the LAF and international forces have been tasked with stopping such terror strikes. Republican congressional sources who spoke to the Washington Free Beacon accused House Democrats of standing in the way of a major reform effort that could have forced the LAF to eradicate Hezbollah from its ranks or face a cutoff in U.S. aid dollars. U.S. funding to the LAF has been a flashpoint for some time. As Hezbollah increases its force presence on Israel’s northern border and stockpiles sophisticated Iranian-made arms, GOP leaders in Congress have pressured the Trump administration to take action. The State Department, like congressional Democrats, has championed the aid, with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo telling the Free Beacon earlier this year that funding to the LAF remains a priority. Republicans, however, view the aid as a tool to force Lebanon into ridding itself of Hezbollah’s influence. The Countering Hezbollah in Lebanon’s Military Act of 2019 was passed out of a House committee late last week without key portions that would have conditioned U.S. aid to the LAF, effectively barring it from receiving money until it cleanses its ranks of Hezbollah forces. Outgoing representative Eliot Engel (D., N.Y.) sponsored an amendment to the bill striking all language that would have cut the LAF’s aid dollars. The final version now requires the State Department to issue a report detailing ways in which the United States can stop Hezbollah’s smuggling of arms along its border with Israel. Republican amendments to the bill aimed at strengthening its language were blocked by Democrats, including a measure ordering the LAF to "directly confront terrorism and Hezbollah’s influence."... READ MORE: [link to freebeacon.com (secure)] Last Edited by Fist in the Box on 08/06/2020 04:10 PM

Fist in the Box (OP) User ID: 79088824 United States 08/05/2020 03:55 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: Democrats Gutted Anti-Hezbollah Legislation Days Before Attack on Israel Related. _____ Netanyahu warns Hezbollah amid high tensions along northern border Following thwarted attempt to plant explosives on Golan border, PM says Israel’s foes should know ‘we will do what is necessary in order to defend ourselves’ [link to www.timesofisrael.com (secure)] ----- If need be, Hezbollah, Lebanon will be made to pay Israel will not hesitate to exact a heavy price from its foes to ensure calm on its northern frontier. Hezbollah's failed terrorist attack proved the limitations of Iranian operations in Syria, but Lebanon is a different story. [link to www.israelhayom.com (secure)] ----- Beirut Blast Shockwaves Will Be Felt by Hezbollah for a Long Time Massive damage could reopen public debate on storing weapons in population centers as port shutdown comes at a time when Lebanon needs every dollar [link to www.haaretz.com (secure)] ----- Netanyahu warns Hezbollah after Israeli strike in Syria [link to www.stripes.com (secure)] ----- Israeli involvement in massive Beirut port blast ruled out by both sides Lebanese terror group says ‘no truth’ to rumors of airstrike on one of its weapons caches; Israeli official says Jerusalem had nothing to do with explosion [link to www.timesofisrael.com (secure)]
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THNKuCLLR User ID: 78907300 United States 08/05/2020 03:57 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: Democrats Gutted Anti-Hezbollah Legislation Days Before Attack on Israel Just one problem... Hezbollah didn’t attack Israel. Israel is inciting, trying to start a war. As usual.
Fist in the Box (OP) User ID: 79088824 United States 08/05/2020 04:00 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: Democrats Gutted Anti-Hezbollah Legislation Days Before Attack on Israel Just one problem... Hezbollah didn’t attack Israel. Israel is inciting, trying to start a war. As usual. Quoting: THNKuCLLR IDF strikes Syrian military targets in response to attempted border attack Military says it holds Damascus responsible for Sunday incident in the Golan, in which 4 militants planted bombs inside Israeli territory before they were killed by IDF troops [link to www.timesofisrael.com (secure)]
THNKuCLLR User ID: 78907300 United States 08/05/2020 04:06 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: Democrats Gutted Anti-Hezbollah Legislation Days Before Attack on Israel Just one problem... Hezbollah didn’t attack Israel. Israel is inciting, trying to start a war. As usual. Quoting: THNKuCLLR IDF strikes Syrian military targets in response to attempted border attack Military says it holds Damascus responsible for Sunday incident in the Golan, in which 4 militants planted bombs inside Israeli territory before they were killed by IDF troops [link to www.timesofisrael.com (secure)] Quoting: Fist in the Box Lol But of course they did. “Attempted” border attack LOL!! Also, the Golan Heights doesn’t belong to Israel. The international community doesn’t recognize it as Israel’s. Israel illegally stole it. Last Edited by Vigorous Daily Handjob on 08/05/2020 04:07 AM
Fist in the Box (OP) User ID: 79088824 United States 08/05/2020 04:07 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: Democrats Gutted Anti-Hezbollah Legislation Days Before Attack on Israel Just one problem... Hezbollah didn’t attack Israel. Israel is inciting, trying to start a war. As usual. Quoting: THNKuCLLR IDF strikes Syrian military targets in response to attempted border attack Military says it holds Damascus responsible for Sunday incident in the Golan, in which 4 militants planted bombs inside Israeli territory before they were killed by IDF troops [link to www.timesofisrael.com (secure)] Quoting: Fist in the Box Lol But of course they did. “Attempted” border attack LOL!! Quoting: THNKuCLLR Lol But of course you'll always believe Israel is lying because you hate Israel. LOL!! Last Edited by Fist in the Box on 08/05/2020 04:47 AM
Fist in the Box (OP) User ID: 71018648 United States 08/05/2020 04:45 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation	Re: Democrats Gutted Anti-Hezbollah Legislation Days Before Attack on Israel Second news source. _____ Democrats blocked effort to slash Hezbollah funding days before border attack By Ebony Bowden \| August 4, 2020 WASHINGTON (nypost.com) - Democrats in Congress last week blocked an effort to slash funding to Iranian terror organization Hezbollah — just days before the group launched an attack on Israel’s border. According to a report by the Washington Free Beacon, the legislation would have cut millions in funding to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) which have long bankrolled Hezbollah and been under the influence of the extremist group. Republicans accused Democrats of watering-down the bill which would have pressured the LAF to stop working with Hezbollah by conditioning any US funding to them ridding their ranks of Hezbollah forces. Outgoing House Foreign Affairs Committee chair Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY) voted to remove the measure and just days after the legislation passed, Israel thwarted a Hezbollah attack from southern Lebanon... READ MORE: [link to nypost.com (secure)]
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