Castro on Israel Funding: “Do Not Reward a Wrongdoer”

Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) announced his support for an amendment proposed by Rep. Thomas Massie (KY-04) to halt $3.3 billion in U.S. taxpayer funding for Israel's military. Speaking on the House floor, Castro argued that Israel "does not need, and quite honestly does not deserve, more American money for weapons," citing Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions following October 7th as a justification for "the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians." He criticized Israel's military actions, stating, "Self-defense does not include indiscriminately bombing homes, hospitals, churches, schools or refugee camps." Castro emphasized the need for consequences to change Israel's behavior, asserting, "Do not reward a wrongdoer."