The Democrats who flipped on Israel aid, and why
by Responsible Statecraft
Responsible Statecraft— The Senate approved the national security supplemental on Tuesday night, by a vote of 75-17. The legislation combined the four bills that were approved by the House over the weekend. After months of pushing the Biden administration to do more to pressure Israel to change its conduct in its war in Gaza, Democrats in Congress ultimately approved $26 billion in aid for Israel, including approximately $9 billion in global humanitarian aid (how much would go to Gaza, to be determined). In the Senate,...
KTVZ—Wyden votes for aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan; Merkley opposes it over military aid to Israel. WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Tuesday applauded the passage of legislation to provide Ukraine, Israel, and America’s Indo-Pacific partners with $95 billion in security assistance to support their national defense, including $9.15 billion in lifesaving humanitarian aid, and to stem the flow of fentanyl into the United States. Fellow Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley,
The Independent—Senate Democrats say one thing but do another on foreign aid to Israel. 'I think it's beyond belief,' Bernie Sanders told The Independent on Tuesday.
The Independent—Dozens of Democrats call on Biden to reconsider Israel support, accusing it of blocking of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Congress members argue US aid to Israel shouldn’t be ‘blank check’