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U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., led a letter to President Joe Biden questioning recent reports of aid blocked to Israel. Senator Marshall expressed concern about the lack of transparency and potential rerouting of aid to Ukraine. The letter highlighted the need for clarity on the administration's actions and its stance towards Israel.

“If these reports are true, that would mean your administration blocked aid without any transparency or communication to Congress on why it’s being held at your direction,” Senator Marshall wrote. “The underlying reason for this action remains disturbingly unclear, and your lack of transparency on this issue as American campuses nationwide have turned into terrorist sympathizers’ encampments has our Jewish communities and Americans wondering which side you are on.”

“You and your Administration have repeatedly abandoned Israel. Should you have unilaterally decided to divert aid to our greatest ally in the Middle East, Israel, then you should come forward and defend this decision. I believe the world should know exactly where you stand with Israel,” Senator Marshall wrote. “This recent diversion is just another example of your failure to support our allies and carry out your duties in fear of the repercussions from the pro-terrorist, pro-Hamas faction of your party.”

“Sources within your administration say this pause does not represent a change in policy toward Israel, but your silence and deceit speak volumes,” the letter said. “It is simply inexcusable that The White House, the Department of Defense, and the State Department have not publicly released a comment on why you took this unprecedented action to block aid to Israel at this pivotal time.”

In the letter, Senator Marshall also sent five questions for the Administration to answer regarding their decision to halt aid to Israel.