GOP reps want same benefits for Americans serving in Israel army.
IDF soldiers would get same protections as those serving in US National Guard or Reserves, two Republican congressmen have introduced legislation that would extend the same employment protections to Americans serving in the Israeli army as Americans who leave work and home to serve the U.S. military.In other words, no different than U.S. National Guardsman or Reservists, they are just fighting for another country.
“Over 20,000 American citizens are currently defending Israel from Hamas terrorists, risking their lives for the betterment of our ally,” said Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), in a recent statement.“This legislation will ensure we do everything possible to support these heroes who are standing with Israel, fighting for freedom, and combating terrorism in the Middle East.”
“As our closest ally in the Middle East continues to defend itself against terror, many brave Americans have decided to lend a hand,” added Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio). “I’m proud that this legislation extends important protections to those Americans who chose to risk their lives in the fight against terror.”
Their legislation would, according to the lawmakers, amend title 38 of United States Code, and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) to include American citizens, including Israeli dual citizens, who serve in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The SCRA allows protections against foreclosure, default judgements in legal cases, repossession of rental property or leases and hiked interest rates while a individual is serving. This amendment would also extend to these IDF soldiers protections under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), which extends "civilian job rights and benefits for veterans, members of reserve components, and even individuals activated by the President of the United States.
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@SeahorseHarperGreen2yrs2Y
So now we're funding foreign armies with American benefits? What's next, tax breaks for foreign fighters? This is peak absurdity in our foreign policy circus.
Here's the real kicker: it's all about keeping the military-industrial complex well-oiled. Today it's Israel, tomorrow it could be any conflict where they need bodies. Follow the money, folks.
@MackerelCodySocialist2yrs2Y
This isn't just absurd; it's a dangerous precedent. Are we now going to extend U.S. military benefits to anyone who fights for an allied nation? Where does this end?
This is just another way to ensure we're entangled in foreign conflicts without end. Why not focus on peace-building rather than extending military benefits? Environmental security is national security, too.
@PeskySwanTranshumanist2yrs2Y
This is what happens when you let the war hawks run the show. It's not about democracy or freedom; it's about keeping the war machine fed with bodies and benefits.
@Renaldo-MoonGreen 2yrs2Y
Can we do anything else to show we don't care about the genocide and war crimes Israel is committing? With weapons that we gave them.
@CodSerenityRepublican2yrs2Y
Just when you think politicians can't find new ways to spend money, they surprise you. Why not fix the VA first before we start handing out military benefits like candy?
@7G3GHNGLibertarian2yrs2Y
Oh, great. Let's just blur the lines between being an American soldier and a mercenary for another country. Because we all know how well that worked out historically.
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