That was the red line, unless Netanyahu was ready for major consequences like the cutting off of U.S. weapons.

I made it clear that if they go into Rafah, they haven't gone in Rafah yet. If they go into Rafah, I'm not supplying the weapons that have been used historically to deal with Rafah, to deal with the cities, to deal with that problem. It's…

Israel will not get more offensive weapons from the United States if it does that.

the U.S. would stop sending offensive weapons to Israel if they were to take that step.

If they go into Rafah, I'm not supplying the weapons that have been used historically to deal with Rafah.

The more separation there is between the United States and Israel, the greater strength it gives to Hamas, to Hezbollah, and Israel's enemies.

If you don't change your behavior, this is what will happen.

No one has been more supportive of the Israeli government, and recently to the frustration of many Democrats, than Joe Biden.

I appreciate the opportunity to speak to what is a pressing concern for so many of us. I will simply reflect on my last in-person meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant in Israel, now many weeks ago. It was part…

I come to the floor today to speak for a few moments about the urgent--the pressing--matter of Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad and about a specific positive recent development to make sure that when they are released…

if I might extend my remarks briefly, then conclude. There is another path a bipartisan group of us worked hard to support, and I hope is still possible. This path forward, which I also discussed directly with Prime Minister Netanyahu, was…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Butler). Without objection, it is so ordered. American Hostages

the Biden administration released a long awaited report finding it, quote, "reasonable" to assess Israel used American weapons in Gaza in ways that are, quote, "inconsistent," end quote, with international law.

A main each are ground offensive in Rafah would be a red line would result in withholding additional U.S. munitions to Israel.

We're not walking away from Israel's security. We're walking away from Israel's ability to wage war in those areas.

Like many strong support, Israel, I'm very concerned and I'm certain that they get this straight. They cannot continue down his road.

I've made it clear to Bibi and the war cabinet. They're not going to get our support if in fact they go on these population centers.

I signed a picture long time for Bibi. He's been a friend for over 30 years. That said, Bibi, I don't agree with the dam thing you say, but I love you, but we really are good friends.