Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., called on President Biden to take a stronger stance against Iran after his administration reportedly advised Israel not to launch a response after Tehran fired hundreds of missiles and drones against the Jewish State on Saturday.
Kennedy addressed the Iran attack during an appearance on “Fox News Sunday,” criticizing Biden’s support for Israel as lax.
“Over the last 60 days, we have seen President Biden waver in his support for Israel,” Kennedy said. “With all due respect, go to Amazon and buy a spine online. Peace through weakness never works, not with these tough, gun-toting men.”
Iran launched some 300 drones and missiles from its own territory towards Israel, although the vast majority were intercepted by air defenses.
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Kennedy said peace through weakness will not work against Iran and advised Biden to “buy a backbone” from online retailer Amazon. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Israel responded by sending fighter jets to attack multiple Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, including a major weapons manufacturing site. While Israel has not yet announced plans for a large-scale retaliation, The New York Times reported that the Biden administration has advised Israel not to retaliate against Iran.
Asked Friday what his message is to Iran ahead of a possible attack on Israel, Biden said simply: “Don’t do it.” (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Kennedy accused Biden of “being influenced by the Hamas wing of the Democratic Party” and called on the president to strengthen his support for Israel.
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“The American people may be poor under Biden, but they are not stupid,” Kennedy said. “We need to support Israel.”
Biden has also received criticism for his failed attempt to deter Iran from carrying out an attack on Israel. On Friday, Biden said simply, “No,” when asked by reporters about his message to Iran ahead of an expected attack on Israel.
Kennedy warned that the United States must stand firm against Iran and its surrogates.
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“Israel is not at war with Hamas, Hezbollah or Yemen,” the senator said. “They are all prostitutes for Iran, they are prostitutes. The pimp is Iran. Israel is at war with Iran. Iran hates Americans. Iran hates Jews. Iran wants to kill Americans and Jews. And if we turn the other cheek “We’re going to hit it in the neck.”
Fox News’ Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report.
