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U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has called on the Biden Administration to stop second-guessing allies and start confronting adversaries in order to prioritize national security. McConnell highlighted the interconnected threats that countries like Israel face from Iran's terrorist proxies and urged the Senate to keep this in mind as they work on supplemental national security legislation.

McConnell emphasized the ongoing threats that Israel continues to face, despite successfully degrading Hamas' military capacity in northern Gaza. He condemned Hamas for exploiting innocent civilians and holding hostages, including Americans. McConnell stated, "Israel needs the time, space, and support to restore its security."

However, McConnell expressed concern that the Biden Administration has not been providing the necessary support to Israel. He criticized some leaders of the left wing of the Democratic Party for growing more anti-Israel and second-guessing America's closest ally in the Middle East. McConnell also called out anonymous and shameful accusations against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, asserting that it is Hezbollah who seeks conflict with Israel and the West.

McConnell highlighted the growing threat of Hezbollah, pointing out that they have built terror tunnels similar to Hamas. He referenced his own delegation's visit to Israel, where they witnessed the efforts to infiltrate northern Israel. McConnell stressed that it is crucial for the Biden Administration to address this threat and change the calculus of Iran and its proxy.

To restore credibility in the region and respond to the common aggressor, Iran, McConnell urged the Biden Administration to admit they have a problem and take bolder steps. He criticized the passive policy of using million-dollar missiles to swat away thousand-dollar drones instead of targeting the launch facilities and Houthi terrorists responsible for harassing global shipping and U.S. naval assets.

McConnell also expressed concern over the President's isolated jabs at low-consequence, peripheral targets in response to attacks on U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria. He argued that Iran's strategy is working because they are not being deterred. McConnell emphasized that if the capacity for violence of groups like Hamas and the Houthis is not destroyed and if Iran does not face consequences for supporting terror, innocent lives will continue to be at risk.

In conclusion, McConnell asserted that America owes its ally, Israel, continued support, and that Iran's web of terror deserves firm deterrence and swift justice. It is essential for the Biden Administration to prioritize confronting adversaries and supporting allies in order to ensure national security.

To find out more, go to this link: https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=732DF8F9-E295-411B-8C8D-8BBE3CB27E6B