Idaho Senator James Risch has been a prominent supporter of Israel throughout his political career, a stance heavily influenced by the $255,787 he has received in campaign contributions from AIPAC. His relationship with the pro-Israel lobby group has driven his unwavering commitment to advancing Israel’s interests in Congress. In October 2023, amid Israel’s escalating violence in Gaza, Risch declared, "The United States will continue to unequivocally support the people of Israel as they defend themselves from the senseless acts of terrorism over the last week and a half." This statement exemplifies his steadfast support for Israel, even as the genocide results in significant Gazan civilian casualties.
Risch's legislative actions have consistently reflected his close ties with AIPAC and his alignment with Israel's agenda. In July 2024, after War Criminal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress, Remorseless Risch expressed his strong support, stating, "I am grateful for Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address to Congress this afternoon. America is more than a fair-weather friend. Our Israeli partners deserve unwavering American support." Remorseless Risch's statement made it clear that he supports Netanyahu’s collective punishment of Gazans, including the large list of war crimes the Israeli military has committed in Gaza and West Bank.
Congressman Remorseless Risch has also been a vocal critic of any attempts to limit military aid to Israel. He strongly opposed an arms embargo, criticizing the Biden administration for withholding certain military supplies, saying, "The administration continues to hold sales of 2,000-pound bombs and other tools the Israelis require. Not only have President Biden and Vice President Harris deprived the Israelis of the military tools they need to get the job done, the administration’s arms sales policies only serve to pander to the progressive left." The bombs Risch thinks Israel needs to defend themselves have killed nearly 40,000 Gazan civilians, including 16,500 children, with projections suggesting the toll could reach 180,000. The relentless airstrikes and ground assaults have left entire neighborhoods in ruins, destroying vital infrastructure like hospitals and schools. Senator James Risch has sold his soul to AIPAC, and is using U.S. taxpayers to fund his atrocities.
Related Links
Risch Statement on Introduction of Support for Israel Resolution, Foreign Relations Committee Gov., October 2023
Risch on Bibi Visit: We Must Continue to Support Israel, Foreign Relations Committee Gov., July 2024
Biden-Harris Have Undercut Israelis in Time of Need, Foreign Relations Committee Gov., August 2024
Risch Leads Effort to Counter Hate Against Israel, James Risch Gov., July 2024
Gaza infrastructure damages estimated at $18.5bn in UN-World Bank report, Al Jazeera News, April 2024
