Massie bill on Israel funding splits Democrats: ‘Never seen anything like it’
The proposal would cut $3.3 billion in Israel military financing and could also affect other U.S. aid programs, lawmakers said.
- Rep. Thomas Massie proposed an amendment to cut $3.3 billion in U.S. military aid to Israel from the 2027 State Department spending bill, causing division among House Democrats.
- Democrats are split, with progressive members supporting the amendment due to Israel's actions in Gaza, while centrist Democrats oppose it over potential broader consequences.
- Senior Democratic lawmakers warn the amendment could affect aid to Palestinians, educational programs, and U.S.-Israel cooperative initiatives beyond military funding.
- The amendment is scheduled for a floor vote with significant debate expected amid ongoing tensions within both parties over U.S. support for Israel.
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Massie bill on Israel funding splits Democrats: ‘Never seen anything like it’
House Democratic leadership on Tuesday urged members to vote with their conscience on a controversial amendment to cut U.S. funding for Israel, underscoring deep divisions in the caucus over America’s relations with the Jewish state. Fiscal hawk Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) sponsored the amendment, seeking to add it to a national security and State Department…
House Democrats hash out Israel divisions at "intense" private meeting
House Democrats grappled privately Tuesday morning with a vote to pare back U.S. aid to Israel in what one senior lawmakers described as an "intense" meeting.Why it matters: Many lawmakers are caught between substantive concerns about the measure and fear of intense backlash from their base if they oppose it."It's so poorly drafted," said one House Democrat, speaking on the condition of anonymity to share details of sensitive internal discussion…
Progressive Caucus Leader Backs Amendment to Cut Off Billions in US Military Aid to Israel
"The Israeli government committed war crimes in Gaza and helped drag America into war with Iran," said Rep. Greg Casar. "Americans should not be financing more weapons for Netanyahu."
GOP congressman pushes bill to halt US aid to Israel
Rogue Republican congressman who lost primary race to Trump-backed challenger submits amendment to cut off more than $3 billion in aid to Israel, leaving Democrats divided. By David Rosenberg, World Israel News A rogue Republican lawmaker is pushing an amendment to a massive spending bill which would remove billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, in a move that has split House Democrats. Rep. Thomas Massie’s bid to strip $3.3 billion in U…
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