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Elizabeth Warren denounces Biden administration over Gaza humanitarian situation (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 1 day ago by IndustryStandard@lemmy.world to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world

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“On October 13, the Biden administration told Prime Minister Netanyahu that his government had 30 days to increase humanitarian aid into Gaza or face the consequences under US law, which would include cutting off military assistance,” the Massachusetts senator said in a statement shared with the Guardian.

For the first time on the issue, Warren threw her weight behind a joint resolution of disapproval, a legislative tool that enables Congress to overturn actions taken by the executive branch. Such a resolution must pass both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

She added: “The failure by the Biden administration to follow US law and to suspend arms shipments is a grave mistake that undermines American credibility worldwide. If this administration will not act, Congress must step up to enforce US law and hold the Netanyahu government accountable through a joint resolution of disapproval.”

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[–] Zaktor@sopuli.xyz 1 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

That's referring to a specific type of senate maneuver, which we all know isn't likely to even come up for a vote, not the first time she expressed disapproval or called for action. She was the first senator to call it a genocide, which I agree was way later than it should have been, but notable nonetheless, and with other progressives was critical of the invasion within the first month.

[–] IndustryStandard@lemmy.world 1 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

She did pay more lip-service than most Democrats. Did she do anything actionable before like she does now?

[–] Zaktor@sopuli.xyz 2 points 19 hours ago

What actionable step would you expect her to do other than publicly call it bad and for congress to halt weapons transfers? Her only real power is in the senate and step one is rallying support with social influence.