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A closely watched vote in the U.S. House has highlighted growing divisions within the Democratic Party over support for Israel. Lawmakers voted down an amendment that sought to eliminate $3.3 billion in annual U.S. aid to Israel, with the measure failing by a vote of 314 to 104.
Even so, 103 Democrats supported the proposal, representing one of the largest departures from the party’s longstanding bipartisan backing of Israel.
The amendment, introduced by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, was considered during debate on a State Department funding bill. Democratic leadership was divided on the issue, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries opposing the amendment and Minority Whip Katherine Clark supporting it.
Many Democrats who voted in favor of the amendment said they were protesting Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, while others argued that humanitarian assistance should be addressed separately.
Although the amendment did not pass, the vote underscored changing views within the Democratic Party on U.S. policy toward Israel and is expected to influence future congressional debates. As disagreements over Middle East policy continue, do you think U.S. aid to Israel should remain the same, be reduced, or be restructured?