At a hearing, Elise Stefanik pledged to continue the US’s defence of Israel and advance Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda.

Summary

Elise Stefanik, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the UN, stated during her confirmation hearing that Israel has a “biblical right” to the occupied West Bank, aligning with far-right Israeli officials.

Stefanik sidestepped support for Palestinian self-determination, blaming their leadership for failures.

Her stance signals a shift from Biden-era opposition to Israeli settlements, with Trump lifting sanctions on Israeli settler groups and nominating pro-settlement figures like Mike Huckabee for key roles.

Stefanik also vowed to audit UN funding and block aid to Palestinian refugee agencies.

  • recreationalcatheter@lemm.eeEnglish
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    4 hours ago

    More proof that Trump is ending the palestinian genocide.

    What’s that? That’s not the right conclusion based on the information?

    Bb…but the tankies pwomised

    • supersquirrel@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      2·
      1 hour ago

      no leftist worth their salt thought this was going to end the genocide, where you not listening to anything the left said?

    • Scott_of_the_Arctic@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      3 hours ago

      I mean the genocide will end pretty soon probably. I did try to warn the paint huffers at ml and hexbear. They don’t like listening though.