Kim is one of the politicians responsible for funding the current genocide. He has called for a ceasefire in past Israeli-Palestinian conflicts, but has not called for a ceasefire since this conflict began, and has instead called for Humanitarian pause
Andy Kim is the Congressman for New Jersey's 3rd District and is currently running for Bob Menedez's seat in the Senate against First Lady Tammy Snyder Murphy. Congressman Kim is also a former Diplomat.
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Update: On 26Jan2024 Kim's latest fundraiser was disrupted by pro-Palestine protestors, in Maplewood, NJ asking the congressman if he'd support a ceasefire. Here Kim is seen saying it's something he cares about and wants, but would not be making that decision there. The protestor then asked him to vote for HR 786 that coming Monday. The protestor commends Kim for taking the time to talk with her about the decision despite the interruption.
Andy Kim voted in favor of sending billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, ensuring the Israeli government can continue to commit genocide against Palestinians.
While Andy Kim has called for ceasefires during Israel-Palestine conflicts in the past (2021). This previous call for a ceasefire in 2021 has lost him the support of some pro-Israel groups still to this day. He has not yet used the term "Ceasefire" for the current conflict. Instead, he has called for a renewal of the humanitarian pause.
When asked by Sophie Nieto-Muñoz: “Do you support a cease-fire in Gaza?”
Kim replied "Well, look, right now we need to make sure we’re getting the hostages out, so I’m really focused on that. I don’t think some type of unilateral cease-fire is the right move when we have these hostages that are still held. I’ve met with a number of the families of the hostages and certainly said I would do everything I can to get them home.” — Kim then added that he wants to see protections for civilians in Gaza, but noted that Hamas leadership “has said several times that they plan on continuing to attack. That should be terrifying. That should be deeply alarming”.
Notably, while previously backed by DMFI, several pro-Israel groups have decided to take a stand against Kim, saying, Alan Steinberg, a Zionist columnist, went as far as to say "Kim would be a Disaster for the American – Israel Alliance". This same columnist said he'd also rather support the now indicted Sen Menedez who was a strong ally to AIPAC or Trump supporting NJ Congressman Jeff Van Drew.
In 2020, Andy Kim took $11913 from pro-Israel PACs such as AIPAC. Andy Kim also took $103053 from pro-Israel individuals.
SourceIn 2022, Andy Kim took $6000 from pro-Israel PACs such as AIPAC. Andy Kim also took $121880 from pro-Israel individuals.
SourceIn 2024, Andy Kim took $104373 from pro-Israel individuals.
SourceThey cosponsored HRES771: Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.
SourceThey voted for HRES1143: Condemning Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel.
SourceThey voted for HRES1160: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8034) making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the situation in Israel and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8036) making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the Indo-Pacific region and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8038) to authorize the President to impose certain sanctions with respect to Russia and Iran, and for other purposes; and providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 815, with an amendment.
SourceThey voted for HRES1227: the consideration of the following bills 1. A bill that suported Israels' defense financially (H.R. 8369) 2. A bill that allowed the police to carry firearms across state lines (H.R.354)
SourceThey cosponsored HR987: the "Prime Minister Golda Meir Commemorative Coin Act", which called for the treasury to mint coins commemorating Golda Meir, former Prime Minister of Israel, and pass proceeds on to American Friends of Kiryat Sanz Laniado Hospital Inc. Golda Meir was a signatory of the Israeli Declaration of Independence in 1948, and is famous for coining the phrase "There was no such thing as Palestinians" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/There_was_no_such_thing_as_Palestinians) This bill was introduced while hospitals in Gaza were being raided and bombed (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68330579).
SourceThey cosponsored HR2748: the "Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021", that aims to normalize Arab-Israeli relations and strengthen the Abraham Accords, which is an agreement between the apartheid state of Israel and some of the world’s most autocratic dictatorships.
SourceThey cosponsored HR3792: the "U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023", which will - allow the Department of Defense (DOD) to give more weapons to Israel - continue the "Development of indigenous energy resources" (http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:22%20section:2151d%20edition:prelim) i.e. extracting oil from Palestine - allow Israel to use grants to support nuclear technologies - create U.S. diplomatic efforts to oppose the International Criminal Court's investigations against US and Israel. - discriminate countries' Middle East Regional Cooperation grants based on their participation in the Abraham Accords
SourceThey cosponsored HR4076: the "United States-Israel Health Technologies Cooperation Act", which gives Israel $4 million to invest in "health technology", while it bombs every hospital in Gaza.
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