During Appropriations’ Defense Subcommittee hearing, Republican leaders say failing to help Kyiv fight off Russia will embolden China, Iran, North Korea.
Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron has also said ‘it is right to have shown solidarity with Israel,’ and has called for coordinated sanctions against Iran.
‘This attack was defeated thanks to our preparations, to a coalition of committed partners, and to Israel’s remarkable defensive systems,’ John Kirby said.
‘If Joe Biden, as some press reports have it, is urging the Israelis not to retaliate at all. He is an embarrassment to the United States,’ Mr. Bolton said.
The president made it clear to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu during a call that he must ’think carefully and strategically' about the escalation risks.