Palestinian-American Senator Hails Trump’s Israel Aid Decision as Victory for Americans
(MENAFN) Palestinian-American Aber Kawas, who secured a seat in the New York State Senate during the US midterm elections, welcomed President Donald Trump's announcement to suspend military assistance to Israel, describing the move as a victory for American citizens.
In an interview with CNN, Kawas said residents of New York and people throughout the United States had repeatedly called for public funds to be directed toward domestic communities instead of being spent on wars, genocide and financing foreign military forces.
She characterized Trump's reported change in approach toward Israel as a “victory for Americans” who have spent nearly three years campaigning to end Washington's military support for the country.
Kawas emphasized that elected officials should pursue such measures not simply because of their financial implications, but also because of their moral significance.
Securing approximately 75% of the vote in the Nov. 3 election, Kawas made history as the first Palestinian-American and the first woman wearing a hijab to win election to the New York State Senate.
Following her electoral success, she posted a message on social media stating: “We made history.”
Trump announced on Nov. 3 that Washington would discontinue $4 billion in assistance to Israel. He said an agreement had been reached to terminate the funding by the end of the year, declaring: “We will no longer give money to Israel.”
Meanwhile, Israeli public broadcaster KAN reported that Trump's announcement, which came unexpectedly on the day of the US midterm elections, surprised officials within Israel's Defense Ministry and military leadership.
In an interview with CNN, Kawas said residents of New York and people throughout the United States had repeatedly called for public funds to be directed toward domestic communities instead of being spent on wars, genocide and financing foreign military forces.
She characterized Trump's reported change in approach toward Israel as a “victory for Americans” who have spent nearly three years campaigning to end Washington's military support for the country.
Kawas emphasized that elected officials should pursue such measures not simply because of their financial implications, but also because of their moral significance.
Securing approximately 75% of the vote in the Nov. 3 election, Kawas made history as the first Palestinian-American and the first woman wearing a hijab to win election to the New York State Senate.
Following her electoral success, she posted a message on social media stating: “We made history.”
Trump announced on Nov. 3 that Washington would discontinue $4 billion in assistance to Israel. He said an agreement had been reached to terminate the funding by the end of the year, declaring: “We will no longer give money to Israel.”
Meanwhile, Israeli public broadcaster KAN reported that Trump's announcement, which came unexpectedly on the day of the US midterm elections, surprised officials within Israel's Defense Ministry and military leadership.
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