Democrats Fracture Over Israel Aid as House Vote Falls Short
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More than 100 House Democrats backed an amendment to block $3.3 billion in Israel military aid, but it failed 314-104, underscoring a sharp partisan split and a shift in Democratic stance on Israel policy. The vote highlighted leadership tensions (Katherine Clark voting yes against Hakeem Jeffries’s stance) and signaled a push within the party to recalibrate U.S. support for Israel, as debate continues ahead of a forthcoming 10-year security aid agreement and ongoing Gaza-related concerns.
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