Key House Democrats Back Amendment to End Billions in Israel Aid as Party Split Deepens
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Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 15
Key House Democrats Back Amendment to End Billions in Israel Aid as Party Split Deepens
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 15
Summary
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark said she will vote for Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment to cancel all U.S. military aid to Israel, joining senior Democrats Greg Casar and Robert Garcia.
Clark said the Netanyahu government no longer merits a “blank check,” arguing U.S. aid should not go to countries that fail to meet U.S. law, interests and values.
Casar, who chairs the Congressional Progressive Caucus, urged other Democrats to support the measure, while Garcia said Netanyahu should face criminal courts rather than receive more weapons funding.
The amendment is largely symbolic and is expected to fail in the Republican-led House, with Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries opposing it despite the visible split inside his party.