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I oppose this resolution as a United States citizen because it harms us. We have a moral responsibility for both sides in the Middle East conflict, as we provide aid to Arab nations and Israel. However, American weapons and funds are being used to kill Palestinians. Our intervention in areas like Gaza often leads to blowback. Hamas was initially encouraged by Israel to counteract Arafat, but we wanted to impose our democratic system on the world. We encouraged Palestinians to have a free election, which resulted in Hamas becoming dominant. It doesn't make sense that we indirectly and directly helped establish Hamas and now have to kill them. In the past, we allied with Osama bin Laden and financed madrasa schools to radicalize Muslims. There are many reasons to oppose this resolution.

Benjamin Netanyahu is likened to a villain, accused of causing significant harm to children in Gaza. The speaker claims that Israel intentionally targets Palestinian civilians, including men, women, and children, firing at schools, hospitals, and mosques. They assert that Israel is deliberately starving the people of Gaza, framing the situation as a win-lose scenario. The speaker expresses gratitude to President Trump for his leadership and acknowledges President Biden's support for Israel, referring to him as a proud Zionist. They conclude with a blessing for the relationship between Israel and America.

The House passed a bill to fund a regime to harm Palestinians and cut aid until 2025. Funding will be further cut if an investigation is initiated against Israel for crimes. The US is stopping aid to starving Palestinians. The government ignores constituents and human rights, condemning other countries for war crimes while supporting them. This is evil and hypocritical. Gaza suffers from a famine we finance, causing deaths daily.

The speaker says the United States is Israel's last ally besides the UK and that Americans lack perspective due to lies from the political class and media. Citing Haley's 2023 remark: 'Last thing we need to do is to tell Israel what to do. The only thing we should be doing is supporting them and eliminating Hamas. It is not that Israel needs America. America needs Israel.' They assert: 'Israel could not survive without The United States' and that 'every dollar that goes to the Israeli military from The United States is a dollar that the nation of Israel can spend on its own people.' They claim Haley was never asked to explain how that could be true, and warn that discussing geopolitics invites accusations of antisemitism, creating a 'state of perpetual intimidation' and no honest conversation.

The speaker discusses the moral responsibility the US holds in the conflict in Gaza, as American weapons and funds are being used. They mention how US intervention has led to unintended consequences, such as the rise of Hamas. The speaker criticizes US actions in the Middle East, including supporting radical groups like Hamas and Osama bin Laden in the past. They argue against a resolution that they believe is not in the best interest of the US or Israel.

Israel is accused of deliberately starving Gaza's population, committing war crimes and endangering its own security. The speaker believes the US must stop providing weapons to Israel to end the violence, as the current government is seen as a murderous gang with a vision of controlling Palestinian lands through ethnic cleansing. The US is criticized for being the sole supporter of Israel.

Israel encouraged and started Hamas to counteract Yasser Arafat. The speaker claims this served Israel's purpose at the time. The U.S. imposes its system on the world, such as invading Iraq to teach people how to be Democrats. The U.S. encouraged Palestinians to have a free election, and they elected Hamas. The speaker asserts the U.S. indirectly and directly, through Israel, helped establish Hamas. After Hamas became dominant through the election, the U.S. then had to kill them. The speaker concludes this does not make sense.

Speaker 0 argues that Israel, through its lobby, has manifested so much power over the United States Congress that the country is embroiled in wars they believe they should not be in. He states that whenever Israel is mentioned, someone claims you’re an anti-Semite, and he contends that policies in the Middle East have been one-sided and subjective, leading to many enemies and the importing of terrorists as a consequence. He asserts: “Israel through their lobby has manifested total power of the congress of the United,” and expresses a concern that taxpayers and the citizens of the United States should control their government, not a foreign entity. Speaker 1 challenges these assertions, saying: “You did. That’s not what you said. You said they’re controlling our foreign policy. They’re controlling our domestic policy.” He presses back, stating: “That quote, they are influencing and the sole control of influencing of our domestic policy is an absurdity. It sounds like you are a kook.” He explicitly disputes the idea that Israel controls the Congress and domestic policy. Speaker 0 clarifies, “I believe they control the senate and the house foreign affairs committee.” Speaker 1 repeats that claim as insane, prompting Speaker 0 to insist: “I’m not suggesting it. I served in congress for seven…,” implying a longer service and experience to support his concerns, though the sentence is cut off. The exchange centers on claims of disproportionate Israeli influence in U.S. federal policy, the objectivity of Middle East policy, and the contention that foreign lobbies, particularly related to Israel, have undue power over congressional decision-making, contrasted with direct rebuttals labeling such claims as irrational or insane.

As an American citizen, I believe resolutions like this harm us. The situation in the Middle East, particularly in Gaza, holds moral responsibility for both sides. The US provides aid to Arab nations and Israel, so we have a stake in this. However, we often overlook the political consequences of our intervention. For example, Israel initially supported Hamas to counteract a different group, but now we are dealing with the repercussions. We have a history of supporting groups that later become our enemies, like Osama bin Laden. Therefore, there are multiple reasons why we should oppose this resolution, as it is not in the best interest of the United States or Israel.

The speaker opposes a resolution that condemns violence because it endorses a foreign policy they do not support. They suggest that instead of taking sides, the United States should prioritize its own interests and be neutral. They propose defunding both sides of the conflict and argue that providing financial support only leads to unintended consequences and does not bring about peace. The speaker believes that the current policy in the Middle East is doomed to fail and that the U.S. should not intervene or impose demands. They urge for equal condemnation of violence and express their belief that both sides use American funds for harmful actions. The speaker concludes by urging a vote against the resolution.

What's happening in The Middle East, in particular with Gaza right now, we have some more responsibility for both sides in a way because we provide help and funding for both Arab nations and Israel. And so we definitely have a moral responsibility, and especially now today, the weapons being used to kill so many Palestinians are American weapons, and American funds is essentially are being used for this. But there's a political liability, which I think is something that we fail to look at because too often there's so much blowback from our intervention in areas that we shouldn't be involved in. Hamas, if you look at the history, you'll find out that Hamas was encouraged and really started by Israel because they wanted Hamas to counteract Yasser Arafat. And he said, well, that was better then and served his purpose, but we didn't want Hamas to do this. Then we have election, then Hamas becomes dominant, so we have to kill him.

President Trump's proposal to take over Gaza and relocate Palestinians has sparked controversy. Senator Paul opposes the plan, viewing it as contrary to "America First" principles. Senator Graham also expressed skepticism, highlighting the unpopularity of such a move amongst Americans. Public opinion polls reveal widespread opposition to increased military aid to foreign countries. This proposal is criticized for its potential to strain US relations with Saudi Arabia, jeopardizing the petrodollar system and the dollar's global reserve status. The resulting economic crisis could necessitate severe cuts in spending and potentially threaten civil liberties. A US occupation of Gaza also risks increased anti-American sentiment and terror attacks. Instead of this costly and risky venture, focusing on withdrawing from unnecessary military commitments and promoting peaceful relations through free trade would be a more effective and fiscally responsible approach.

Israel encouraged and started Hamas to counteract Yasser Arafat. The speaker claims this served Israel's purpose at the time. The U.S. imposes its system on the world, such as invading Iraq to teach people how to be Democrats. The U.S. encouraged Palestinians to have a free election, and they elected Hamas. The speaker claims the U.S. indirectly and directly through Israel helped establish Hamas. Because Hamas became dominant after the election, the U.S. then had to kill them. The speaker concludes that this does not make sense.

Speaker 0 argues that the United States bears responsibility for the conflict in The Middle East, particularly Gaza, because we provide help and funding for both Arab nations and Israel. He states that American weapons are being used to kill many Palestinians and that American funds are essentially supporting this, creating a moral responsibility. He also highlights a political liability, noting that there is blowback from interventions in areas where the U.S. should not be involved. Regarding Hamas, he claims that history shows Hamas was encouraged and started by Israel to counter Yasser Arafat, and while that served a purpose at the time, the U.S. did not want Hamas to emerge. He describes a sequence in which, after asserting that the U.S. has a good system and aims to impose democracy globally, the U.S. pushes for free elections, which leads Palestinians to elect Hamas. He asserts that the U.S. helped establish Hamas indirectly and directly through Israel, and after Hamas becomes dominant, the U.S. then feels compelled to kill Hamas, describing it as illogical. In the 1980s, he notes that the U.S. was allied with Osama bin Laden while contending with the Soviets. He says that our CAA (likely CIA) believed it was beneficial to radicalize the Muslim world to compete with the Soviets, financing Madrasa schools to radicalize Muslims. He argues that this policy produced significant blowback. He concludes that there are many reasons to oppose a certain resolution, stating that it is not in the interest of the United States and not in the interest of Israel either.

The world is facing an extraordinary crisis, with turmoil and violence in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, and rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific. Strong leadership is needed now. Our greatest ally in the Middle East, Israel, is under attack. The first bill I will bring to the floor will support our friend Israel. We're overdue in getting this done. We must show Israel, and the entire world, that the barbarism of Hamas is wretched and wrong. We will stand for the good in this conflict.

Today, the speaker discusses the common debate of being pro-Israel or pro-Arab, but suggests a third option: being pro-American. They argue that the best interest of the United States is to remain neutral and not involve themselves in conflicts they cannot solve. Instead of giving both sides money and telling them what to do, the speaker proposes defunding both sides. They believe that funding leads to unintended consequences and makes the US complicit in the violence. The speaker advocates for a policy of non-intervention, where the US does not dictate actions but can condemn violence equally. They urge against supporting the resolution.

Speaker claims: "Israel has an overwhelming lobby over the United States government, and we have unconditionally supported them." He cites "BB Netanyahu came to our congress in the nineties, told us a list of countries that we need to take out. Some were Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, etcetera." He adds "Through those wars, we have lost trillions of dollars" and "We have lost American servicemen." He asserts "They don't teach about the USS Liberty, where Israel literally came, blew up an American ship because they want us to get in their war with, Egypt and they don't teach that in school." He asks "Why is there this societal taboo around criticisms of Israel? For example, APAC doesn't have to register as a foreign lobby, but like the Australia lobby does. And the it just That should be changed. I That should be corrected." Finally, "Look. I I am not gonna say Israel should have any special privileges. None."

Speaker 1 explains that he was returning home to a seven-week-old son when the vote occurred and, with the information I have now, "I would have voted against that resolution with the information I have now." He calls the situation "horrible" for hospitals and civilians and urges Nihayan Wu to lift the siege of Gaza. He adds, "I was in the military. I'm a proud Marine," and that "it was my responsibility when I was in war, no matter what, to take care of all slaveholders." Looking ahead, "we will start looking at conditioning aid going forward." The immediate goal is to "get the hostage back," but he warns against "a full occupation of Gaza"—"the reoccupation of Gaza is a line that I'm not going to cross"—and says, "Nayanu is an awful awful man." He notes that "the worst situation... is a war with Donald Trump and then Ian Agu are both there."

The speaker argues that even months later, a ceasefire and an end to the indiscriminate targeting and killing of civilians in Gaza remain unachieved, describing the violence as out of control and on an industrial scale. They state that the United States is backing Israel’s military campaign against the Palestinian people, not against Hamas, and claim that the broader coalition of powers—including the Five Eyes, the G7, Canada, the United States, Britain, and the EU—are backing it. They assert that moral action is to call for a ceasefire, engage in diplomacy, and try to convince Israel that this may not be the right way forward, even if a ceasefire cannot be achieved or Israel will not comply. The speaker contends that the United States is not a neutral party or external observer but a co-belligerent in the genocide in Gaza. They allege that the U.S. provides bombs, artillery, targeting information, drone surveillance data, satellite information, reconnaissance, material support, naval support, and other assistance. They claim the U.S. is as much at war against the Palestinians as Israel is, implying that U.S. withdrawal from its support—rearming Patriot missile batteries, the Iron Dome, JDAMs, bunker busters, and other weapons that are slaughtering the native Palestinian population on a scale not seen in modern warfare—would change the dynamics of the conflict. The speaker emphasizes the ongoing continuation of this support despite all that has been witnessed and urges reflection on the consequences and blowback that could affect the United States and its allies.

The discussion centers on how politicization of intelligence has manifested in different eras, comparing past and present administrations. Speaker 0 asks whether the politicized weapons claims about Iraq and the CIA’s statements in the 1990s can be compared to today’s politicization of intelligence under John Ratcliffe and Tulsi Gabbard as head of DNI, arguing it is much worse now because of the mediocrity of those in control of key agencies. Speaker 1 counters by recalling the 1980s, noting that there was significant politicization of the Soviet threat to justify Reagan’s defense buildup, and adds that this is why he testified against Robert Gates in 1991. He asserts that politicization is bad, and insists that the current situation is worse than in the past. Speaker 1 explains: “It’s Because I look at the people who are ahead of these groups. Come on. Let’s be serious.” He targets the leadership of the director of national intelligence, the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, and the CIA, saying, “Have you ever seen a cabinet in The United States of such mediocrity, of such venality?” He emphasizes his background, stating, “I haven’t,” and that nothing compares to what is going on now, warning that “a lot of damage is being done to The United States and to the constitution of The United States and to the importance of separation of powers and the importance of rule of law and the importance of checks and balances. This is very serious stuff.” Speaker 0 attempts to steer toward historical figures like Robert Maxwell, but Speaker 1 dismisses that concern as off point, insisting he is making a point about Israel. The exchange then shifts to U.S. support for Israel, with Speaker 1 asserting that “Israel gets what it wants from The United States. It gets it from democratic presidents and from republican presidents.” He also criticizes Barack Obama for signing what he calls “that ten year $40,000,000,000 arms aid agreement,” arguing that Obama “never should have signed” it “because they treated Obama so shabbily in the first place.”

The speaker criticizes the United States for claiming to support Palestinian civilians in Gaza while providing significant military aid to Israel. They question how this aligns with international humanitarian and human rights laws, as well as commitments to avoid explosive weapons in populated areas. The speaker highlights the increase in stock prices of weapons manufacturers during the Israeli bombardment of Gaza and asserts that the United States has profited from war throughout its history. They emphasize that neither Israel, the United States, nor arms manufacturers should profit from the harm inflicted on Palestinian civilians, and call for an end to arms sales to Israel.

Congress is heavily influenced by the pro-Israel lobby, leading to unquestioned support for aid to Israel. Pat Buchanan criticizes this, arguing against subsidizing Israeli policies and advocating for Palestinian rights. He faced backlash for his comments, with efforts to silence him by lobbying groups. Buchanan condemns these tactics as un-American and a violation of free speech. Despite his controversial nature, he believes such actions go too far.

A congressman from Texas opposes a resolution regarding the situation in Gaza, stating that it harms the United States and Israel. He believes that the US has a moral responsibility for both sides due to providing aid to Arab nations and Israel. He highlights the use of American-funded weapons in the conflict. The congressman also criticizes the political liability of US intervention and mentions the history of Hamas, suggesting that it was indirectly supported by Israel. He questions the logic of supporting Hamas and then fighting against them. Additionally, he mentions past alliances with Osama bin Laden and the negative consequences of radicalizing Muslims. He concludes by stating that the resolution is not in the interest of the United States or Israel.

Since 2021, Congress has voted on 22 resolutions for Israel, including denouncing antisemitism and supporting Israel. The congressperson stated they voted no on the last resolution and present on the one before that because they were getting sick of it. Republicans in Congress are always talking about Israel, and it feels like something has changed. Members of Congress constantly proclaim their faith and loyalty to Israel, stating that Israel is their greatest ally. The congressperson questions what about America and Americans, given the $37 trillion in debt and the struggles of younger generations to afford rent, housing, insurance, cars, and find good-paying jobs. They live paycheck to paycheck with stacked credit card bills and feel hopeless about realizing the American dream. Yet, in Congress, everyone is chasing and proclaiming their loyalty to a foreign country.

The speaker believes Israel controls US foreign and domestic policy through lobbying. They argue this influence has led to one-sided policies, creating enemies and terrorism. The speaker criticizes the power of the Israeli lobby over Congress, warning it will harm both countries in the long run. They deny being anti-Semitic and express concern for America's future. Despite facing backlash, they stand by their statement. The speaker emphasizes the need for objectivity in policymaking to address pressing issues facing the nation.