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House Democrats are divided over Rep. Massie’s amendment to end U.S. aid to Israel, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries opposing and Minority Whip Katherine Clark supporting, highlighting a key intra-party rift as public opinion shifts toward Palestinians; the measure would bar funding in the national security and State Department appropriations and would cut about $3.3 billion in security aid, though it is unlikely to pass.
House No. 2 Democrat Katherine Clark says she will vote to cut aid to Israel via Rep. Massie’s amendment, breaking with Leader Hakeem Jeffries and illustrating internal Democratic divisions on Israel policy; the piece also rounds up related updates on Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing, concerns over an anti-weaponization fund, and GOP budget framing, highlighting ongoing battles over foreign policy and DOJ leadership.
Democrats are split over a House vote on Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment to block U.S. aid to Israel. Leadership argues the measure is overly broad and largely symbolic, potentially hamstringing humanitarian and other aid, while centrists and some lawmakers view it as a necessary signal of U.S. oversight of aid to the Netanyahu government. A growing intra-party debate pits pro-Israel centrists against progressive wings, with votes expected to reflect broader tensions rather than a likely policy shift.
Top House Democrats say they will oppose Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment to halt $3.3 billion in Israel’s military aid, arguing it’s overly broad and could jeopardize humanitarian programs and counterterrorism efforts as debates over U.S.-Israel policy flare amid primary-election pressures.
House Democrats remain deeply divided over Israel aid as Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries withholds public guidance, instead letting two lengthy private caucus meetings air differing views amid the Massie amendment and a broader shift in Democratic views on Israel, with Jeffries signaling a commitment to a two-state solution once a vote is set.
Democrats are deeply divided over a Massie amendment to cut Israel aid, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries offering little public guidance and instead letting caucus members air their views in private meetings as the party grapples with shifting support for Israel and the broader two-state framework.