According to a Times of Israel report, a new consensus is emerging among Democratic lawmakers against providing military aid to Israel. The report notes that billions in annual assistance once enjoyed bipartisan support, but Democrats now question whether to continue selling arms to Israel.
A new Times of Israel report indicates a significant shift in Democratic Party attitudes toward Israel, with a growing consensus against providing military aid. The report states that billions in annual assistance, which once enjoyed bipartisan support, is now being questioned, and Democrats are debating whether to continue arms sales to Israel.
This development follows a proposal to cut all US aid to Israel that was expected to come to a vote in Congress today, as The Zioneer reported at 17:03. Up to 150 Democratic lawmakers were reportedly considering supporting the measure. Earlier this week, a separate Republican-led bill to cancel $3.3 billion in security aid was discussed in the House, with Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries signaling he would vote against the bill but would not pressure his colleagues to do the same.
The shift reflects a broader trend: a Quinnipiac poll released last month found that 48% of US voters think Washington is too supportive of Israel, the highest level in nearly a decade, with 60% of Democrats holding that view. The debate over aid to Israel is expected to intensify as the current Memorandum of Understanding expires in 2028.
2 developments
- DevelopingUS House Expected to Vote This Week on Amendment to Cancel Security Aid to Israel
- DevelopingReport: Democrats seek to block defense budget until Israel discussion held
- DevelopingTop Democrat Jeffries says he'll vote against Israel aid cut bill, won't pressure colleagues
- DevelopingIsrael and US agree to transition from military aid to strategic partnership, report says
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