Biden says commitment to Israel's security is ironclad after meeting with National Security Council

President Joe Biden posted a picture of him meeting with his national security team at the White House on X. 

"I just met with my national security team for an update on Iran’s attacks against Israel. Our commitment to Israel’s security against threats from Iran and its proxies is ironclad," Biden posted.

Members of Congress across the aisle are expressing support for Israel as Iran launched its first wave of ballistic missiles at Jewish state. 

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a longtime supporter of Israel who created division across the Jewish community last month when calling for elections in Israel to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said the US will do everything to support Israel's defense against Iran. 

As Israel is under attack from Iran, we stand with Israel and its people, and the United States will do everything we can to support Israel’s defense against Iran.

— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) April 13, 2024

Roger Wicker, the highest ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said this is the moment for the US to show it stands together with its allies. 

"Our shared enemies, including Iran and their proxies, need to know our commitment is unwavering," Wicker said in a statement. "We must join with Israel to ensure that Iran’s aggression is met with resolute action and resounding strength.”

Comments from additional members of Congress

Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Shultz (D-FL) said President Biden warned Iran not to escalate its terrorism against Israel. 

"He’s shown his ironclad support for Israel and committed to defend its people from Iranian attacks. I stand with Israel and thank our Commander-In-Chief for backing up words with action to counter malign threats in the Middle East," Wasserman-Shulz said.

President Biden warned Iran not to escalate its terrorism against Israel. He’s shown his ironclad support for Israel and committed to defend its people from Iranian attacks. I stand with Israel and thank our Commander-In-Chief for backing up words with action to counter malign…

— Debbie Wasserman Schultz (@DWStweets) April 13, 2024

Michigan Democrat Rep. Haley Stevens said "President Biden has made clear our steadfast commitment to stand by the Israeli people in their hour of need. I am monitoring the situation closely and praying for all those in the region."

Reports indicate Iran has launched an attack on Israel. President Biden has made clear our steadfast commitment to stand by the Israeli people in their hour of need. I am monitoring the situation closely and praying for all those in the region.

— Rep. Haley Stevens (@RepHaleyStevens) April 13, 2024

Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) reiterated that "America unequivocally stands with Israel and we will always support its right to defend itself from Iranian aggression."

Rosen said she's monitoring the developing situation and will work to ensure Israel has everything it needs to protect itself against Iran and its terrorist proxies.

America unequivocally stands with Israel & we will always support its right to defend itself from Iranian aggression. I’m monitoring this developing situation and will work to ensure Israel has everything it needs to protect itself against Iran & its terrorist proxies.

— Senator Jacky Rosen (@SenJackyRosen) April 13, 2024

New York Democrat Rep. Ritchie Torres said Iran is the single most destabilizing force in the Middle East. 

Torres said Iran must be held accountable for the aggression it has long shown toward Israel directly and also indirectly through proxies like Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis.

Iran has fired drones at Israel. The United States will stand with Israel as it seeks to defend itself in the face of an Iranian attack. Iran is the single most destabilizing force in the Middle East. It must be held accountable for the aggression it has long shown toward…

— Ritchie Torres (@RitchieTorres) April 13, 2024

Rep. Lois Frankel, a Democrat from Florida, said the US-Israel relationship is ironclad. 

"Iran’s attacks underscore the urgent need to pass vital supplemental security assistance to Israel immediately," Frankel said on X.  "As President Biden has said, the United States will stand with Israel and support their defense against Iranian attacks."

The U.S.-Israel relationship is ironclad. As President Biden has said, the United States will stand with Israel and support their defense against Iranian attacks.

— Rep. Lois Frankel (@RepLoisFrankel) April 13, 2024

Iran’s attacks underscore the urgent need to pass vital supplemental security assistance to Israel immediately.

— Rep. Lois Frankel (@RepLoisFrankel) April 13, 2024

Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) served in both the US military and the IDF. He's a strong supporter of Israel and has been highly critical of President Biden's handling of the war since October 7. 

"Iran just launched drone strikes at innocent Israeli civilians. This is a direct result of Joe Biden’s lack of leadership," Mast said on X.

Iran just launched drone strikes at innocent Israeli civilians. This is a direct result of Joe Biden’s lack of leadership. The White House should be standing resolutely with Israel. Instead, they’ve spent months kissing up to the terrorist regime in Tehran to appease a few…

— Rep. Brian Mast (@RepBrianMast) April 13, 2024

"The White House should be standing resolutely with Israel. Instead, they’ve spent months kissing up to the terrorist regime in Tehran to appease a few loud, far-left, and anti-American lawmakers in Congress."