The party just kicked the can down the road again on Israel, deepening the divide between party members and their leaders.
DNC Shoots Down Resolutions Calling Out AIPAC and Limiting Arms to Israel
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Amnesty: Urgent – Protect Lebanese civilians from brutal escalation in Israeli attacks
“These attacks are a reminder that states must immediately halt the transfer of arms and weapons to Israel given the overriding risk that they will be used to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law.”
Netanyahu’s plan to “end” US aid to Israel is to give even more money under a different name
The plan is to substitute formal military funding with greater U.S. taxpayer-funded co-development & co-production of weapons with Israel, enmeshing the US even more with Israel
Bypassing Oversight to Rush Billions in Arms to Israel
Just one hour before doing so, the Trump Administration informed Congress that it would disregard Congressional oversight and long-standing practice under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and immediately notify more than $6 billion in arms sales to Israel.
Israel to seek new security deal from US, official says
Israel is readying for talks with the Trump administration over a new 10-year security deal, with the aim of extending US military support even as Israeli leaders prepare for a future without billions of dollars of American cash grants.
Israel seeks 20-year military aid deal with U.S. with “America First” tweaks
Israel is seeking a new 20-year security agreement with the U.S. — doubling the usual term and adding “America First” provisions to win the Trump administration’s support, Israeli and U.S. officials tell Axios.
Reps. Elise Stefanik, Brian Mast introduce legislation to protect Netanyahu and Israel
Two articles describe bills in Congress to shield Netanyahu from arrest and to increase secret weapons stockpiles in Israel.
Negotiations for next U.S.-Israel aid deal faces uphill battle with changing political tides
The next U.S.-Israel memorandum of understanding will need to be secured in a political environment much more hostile to Israel than 10 years ago.
Gaza: US Forces Can Be Liable for Assisting Israeli War Crimes
US military personnel could face legal liability for assisting Israeli forces who commit war crimes in Gaza, Human Rights Watch said today.
As Freed Palestinians Describe Torture, Trump OKs $3 Billion Arms Package for Israel
Like the Biden administration, Trump is claiming an “emergency” in order to bypass Congress to get approved a new $3 billion weapons package for Israel. [UPDATE: Now $4 billion]