Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, told Newsmax it is 'unconscionable' that the Biden administration gave Iran $6 billion in a prisoner swap several months ago.
Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, told Newsmax it is "unconscionable" that the Biden administration gave Iran $6 billion in a prisoner swap several months ago.
Appearing Monday on "The Chris Salcedo Show," Cloud lamented that American taxpayers could have indirectly assisted the Islamic Resistance Movement, also known as Hamas, in their deadly assault on Israel. It comes one day after The Wall Street Journal cited senior members of Hamas and Hezbollah as claiming that Tehran, an ally of both terrorist organizations, funded and planned the operation.President Joe Biden's cabinet in September unfroze billions in Iranian funds held at a South Korean bank in exchange for United States nationals Siamak Namazi, Emad Sharghi, and Morad Tahbaz.
"Undoubtedly, from South Texas, we see people coming across the border all the time. I get pictures from sheriffs ... military-aged young men in camouflage sneaking across the border as got-aways," Cloud explained. CNBC reported Monday that at least 900 Israelis have been killed thus far by Hamas terrorists in the conflict, with at least 687 Palestinians being killed in retaliatory strikes on the Gaza Strip.Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant pledged a decisive siege against Hamas-controlled territory on Monday morning, cutting off all electricity, food, water, and fuel coming in.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rep. Mast to Newsmax: Backing of Hamas 'Goes Beyond Iran'Rep. Brian Mast told Newsmax that international financial and military assistance of Hamas was coming from sources beyond the mullahs of Iran.
Read more »
Rep. Kiley to Newsmax: US Support for Israel Must Be BipartisanIt is 'absolutely essential' that the United States is united in its support of Israel and its right to defend itself, and that backing 'needs to be bipartisan,' Rep. Kevin Kiley said on Newsmax Sunday.
Read more »
Rep. Kustoff to Newsmax: US Imagery of Unity With Israel NecessaryRep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., asserted on Newsmax that the United States' projecting imagery of unity with Israel is necessary for its continued existence.
Read more »
Rep. McCarthy to Newsmax: Hamas Can No Longer ExistRep. Kevin McCarthy told Newsmax on Sunday that the Islamic Resistance Movement, a terrorist group also known as 'Hamas,' needs to be rooted out of the Gaza Strip.
Read more »
Rep. Waltz to Newsmax: Biden's 'AWOL' Policy Led to Israel's WarThe Biden administration's policy 'has been completely AWOL, absent on duty' and as a result, Iran's tentacles are being seen not only in Lebanon with Hezbollah but in funding Hamas and the Palestinian terrorists at war with Israel, Rep. Mike Waltz said on Newsmax...
Read more »
Rep. Lawler to Newsmax: US Must Ensure Israel Gets What It NeedsThe Biden administration's 'strategy of weakness and appeasement' over the past few years has led to entities like Hamas being emboldened to launch attacks, and now, the United States must stand behind Israel and ensure it has what it needs to defend itself, Rep. Mike...
Read more »