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These 16 Democrats Voted to Stop Israel Aid. AIPAC Took Action.
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Nearly half of House Democrats voted to eliminate U.S. aid to Israel, prompting backlash from the pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC.
- AIPAC expressed disappointment and appeared to withhold support from more than a dozen endorsed Democratic lawmakers who voted for the amendment.
- The amendment, which aimed to cut $3.3 billion in military and humanitarian aid to Israel, was ultimately rejected despite significant Democratic support.
- The move highlights growing tensions between AIPAC and the Democratic Party amid shifting congressional attitudes toward Israel and the Gaza conflict.
- AIPAC removed donation links for 15 Democratic lawmakers and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, signaling a potential realignment in its political endorsements.
