The head of a new pro-Israel super PAC slammed Biden's comments over Israel invading Rafah.
“Not only is he totally going against the will of a massive bipartisan decision from both chambers of Congress, but he’s also literally turning his back on our most important ally,” Evans said in an interview with the. “We are going to be not only ensuring that he’s held accountable politically, but that people remember this betrayal in November.”
American Fortitude is aiming to raise and spend $30 million on the 2024 campaign to hold lawmakers accountable for their stance on Israel as it battles against Hamas while combating antisemitism in the U.S. “They’re states we probably would not have engaged in prior to yesterday,” Evans said. “Frankly, we hadn’t even made a decision on whether to weigh in on the presidential race yet or not because Biden had at least been giving good lip service. And now he’s betrayed that lip service, which is what has prompted us to go all in on the presidential.”
College encampments protesting U.S. funding for Israel have spread through the nation, with law enforcement being asked to clear away activists.
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