While the clock is ticking until President Barack Obama leaves the White House, U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla., is taking aim at him with a resolution “disapproving of President Obama and his administration’s refusal to veto the anti-Israel resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council.”
Last week, the U.S. voted to abstain on a measure condemning Israel for launching settlements in disputed territory also claimed by the Palestinians. The UN resolution labels Israeli settlement efforts as “illegal.”
Ross, part of the congressional leadership as House deputy majority whip, weighed in on Friday on why he brought out his resolution.
"President Obama's constant disdain and hostility toward our closest ally is completely unacceptable,” Ross said. “The administration's recent refusal to veto the U.N.'s anti-Israel resolution is utterly shameful and flies in the face of the United States' longstanding relationship with Israel.
“The United States has historically opposed and vetoed U.N. resolutions that are one-sided and anti-Israel,” Ross added. “However, when the U.N. Security Council adopted an anti-Israel resolution that threatens peace in the Middle East, the U.S. sat idly by and turned its back on Israel. Instead of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our closest ally and vetoing this dangerous resolution, the U.S., under the direction of President Obama, broke its strong and well-established commitment to Israel.
“Israel does not need another lecture and verbal assault from an administration that shows no evidence of comprehending the reality Israelis live in every day,” Ross said in conclusion."I will continue to hold President Obama and the U.N. accountable for their anti-Israel actions. As Republicans and Democrats alike have expressed their contempt for this gross deviation from our foreign policy, I look forward to working with President-elect Trump in correcting President Obama’s anti-Israel tactics, forming a stronger-than-ever friendship with Israel, and promoting peace overseas.”
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