The left is winning the argument on aid to Israel. The next step will be harder.
In recent months, two ideas that were once on the fringes of Democratic policy thinking — cutting off financial support and stopping arms transfers to Israel — have gone mainstream. Nearly half of House Democrats voted to end aid to Israel last month, while roughly 40 percent of the caucus has called for blocking the […]
The left is gaining ground in its push for aid and arms reductions to Israel, with the next steps proving more challenging. As recently as April 20, Democrats approved a $26 billion aid package for Israel. However, a growing faction within the Democratic Party is advocating for ending financial aid and imposing restrictions on arms sales until Israel agrees to a two-state solution.
Notably, many 2028 presidential hopefuls have endorsed these ideas, suggesting their growing popularity among the party. While ending aid may seem appealing due to its low cost to taxpayers, it is likely to have minimal effect on Israeli policy, as Israel can fund its military without US assistance. For more significant changes, measures like economic sanctions may be required, but they come with greater controversy.
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