ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA NEWS RELEASE ZOA Condemns Rep. AOC, Tlaib, Pocan for Amendment Blocking Approved Sale to Israel of Boeing Precision Kits to Defend Israel from Hamas Terrorism The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) Morton A. Klein released the following statement: The ZOA strongly condemns representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (“AOC”) (D-NY), Rashida Harbi Tlaib (D-MI) and Mark Pocan (D-WI) for introducing an amendment* to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to block the sale to Israel of $735 million of Boeing defense articles to Israel, for Israel to defend her citizens from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terrorism. As Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nation Gilad Erdan stated, blasting AOC, etc.: “I would expect a Congressperson to understand that Israel is defending its citizens against Hamas, a designated terrorist organization. Your [AOC-Tlaib-Pocan’s] amendment further legitimizes their [Hamas’] heinous attacks against innocent civilians, as well as antisemitic lies. Israel and the U.S. have a strategic alliance, critical to the security of our two countries. Israel is a world leader in the fight against terrorism, and our partnership has helped prevent terrorist attacks against American citizens many times in the past.” The AOC-Tlaib-Pocan proposed amendment demonstrates its sponsors’ utter disregard for the lives of innocent Israelis, Israel’s human right to protect her citizens, as well as the lives of Palestinian Arab civilians. Over a recent 11-day period, May 10-21, 2021, Hamas and PIJ launched 4,369 missiles and rockets at Israeli civilians (350 to 450 rockets per day). The Hamas and PIJ rocket bombardments killed 12 innocent Israelis (including a child and a teenager), injured over 330 innocent Israelis, and caused billions of dollars of damage to Israeli homes, schools, synagogues and other civilian buildings. Hamas and PIJ fired the rockets in 50-rocket salvos, designed to overwhelm Israel’s Iron Dome defenses, and to assure that significant numbers of rockets hit Israeli civilians―necessitating Israeli action to destroy Hamas and PIJ rocket launchers and other military targets in Gaza. The Boeing Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) guidance kits―which the AOC-Tlaib-Pocan amendment seeks to block―help Israel precisely target Hamas and PIJ rocket launchers, terror tunnels and command centers, while avoiding civilian Arab casualties. Would AOC, Tlaib, and Pocan prefer that Israel should carpet bomb Gaza the next time Israeli civilians are bombarded by Hamas and PIJ, and it becomes necessary to destroy Hamas’ and PIJ’s rocket launchers and military facilities? READ MORE In Case You Missed It... You can find information on more of President Biden's appointments HERE. ‌ ‌ ‌ About Us News Videos ZOA Report Events Founded in 1897, ZOA played a key role in the Jewish State's re-establishment. Today, ZOA is the leading major American Jewish organization courageously defending Israel and the Jewish people; fighting against all forms of antisemitism, including anti-Jewish boycotts; and promoting the Jewish people's lawful right to live in and settle historic Jewish lands. ZOA exposes that a Palestinian state would endanger Israel's existence; presents the facts about the Arab/Islamic war against Israel; and combats the anti-Israel lie that Israel is an "occupier" of her own land. ZOA spearheaded long battles to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and apply civil rights protections to Jewish students. ZOA provides free legal assistance and programs to pro-Israel students at numerous college campuses. ZOA's bold, unapologetic voice has a significant impact on public discourse and policy. DONATE NOW Copyright © Zionist Organization of America 2021, All rights reserved. Zionist Organization of America | 633 Third Ave, 31 B, New York, NY 10017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]