Section 219 creates a framework for permanent military integration that weakens American sovereignty, blurs constitutional accountability, and places the nation’s independent decision making at risk.
The co-founder of AIPAC Tracker said the pledge is meant to give lawmakers who once backed Israel “a bridge to get on the right side of history.”
Rep. Khanna took the ‘America First’ approach against Section 224, but he was out-numbered by those who played down its dangers and implications
Catch up on critical headlines from US-Israel war on Iran ■ new Ayatollah ■ Gaza is neglected in time of need ■ settlers kill Palestinians in W Bank ■ apartheid in Jerusalem ■ Ro Khanna readies resolution on settlements
NGOs in Gaza; Israel breaks records in offending, supplanting Palestinians; Martyr’s Fund money goes to Israeli families; how to refurbish Israel’s reputation?; Iran headlines; much more
Hunger, cold, medical shortages stalk Gazans; Israel kills 2 youths in West Bank; Trump “extorts” Cornell; settler violence; more
Khanna, Cohen, Eshoo lead letter urging Administration to oppose the displacement of Palestinian families and ensure U.S. equipment is not used in West Bank home demolitions. Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard is a signatory
While America struggles with crises in health care, hunger, and homelessness, Congress has found the time to entertain over four dozen bills and resolutions that cater to a wealthy, heavily-armed state: Israel.