Israel
How closely the United States backs Israel as an ally, including whether, how much and on what conditions it gives or sells Israel weapons and military aid, and how it treats the Israeli government's policies.
What they call for
DemocratsRepublicans5 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.
Halt sales of offensive weapons to Israel2End all U.S. military aid and arms sales to Israel2Support Israel's right to exist and defend itself2Keep providing military aid so Israel can defend itself1Keep supplying defensive systems like Iron Dome1Put conditions on U.S. military aid to Israel1Press Israel's government to change its policies1
Halt sales of offensive weapons to Israel
2 members“Peggy believes that establishing ongoing peace and stability in the Middle East requires a lasting ceasefire and a two-state solution which allows for a secure Israel and Palestinian self-determination. Peggy would have joined Minnesota Senators Smith and Klobuchar in voting to halt offensive weapons sales to Israel. Peggy believes the United States and global partners must surge aid to Gaza and help rebuild the area.”View on their website ↗
“Take urgent action to support peace in the Middle East: Protect innocent life by stopping offensive weapons sales to the Netanyahu government while supporting defensive systems like the Iron Dome alongside agreements that American funds will not be used to harm civilians; use all of America’s financial and diplomatic leverage to secure a two-state solution that disarms Hamas, establishes a democratic Palestinian state, halts Israel’s illegal settlements, and respects the sovereignty of both nations; and promote long-term regional cooperation to defend American interests against adversaries like Iran.”View on their website ↗
End all U.S. military aid and arms sales to Israel
2 members“And I support an immediate arms embargo on Israel and reject the false differentiation between “offensive” and “defensive” weapons.”View on their website ↗
“End the genocide in Gaza. No U.S. tax dollars to Israel’s military.”View on their website ↗
“End the genocide in Gaza and stop U.S. funding for Israel's military”View on their website ↗
Support Israel's right to exist and defend itself
2 members“After the deadly Hamas terror attacks of October 7, 2023, Chris reaffirmed America’s ironclad commitment to protecting Israel’s right to exist.”View on their website ↗
“My north star will always be to protect innocent life. October 7th was the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust — and Israel has the right to defend its people. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not have the right to bomb civilians, restrict aid, or use forced famine and collective punishment as tactics. With tens of thousands of civilians killed and unimaginable human suffering in Gaza, America must lead with moral clarity and prevent any U.S. funds from being used to harm civilians.”View on their website ↗
Keep providing military aid so Israel can defend itself
1 member“He has supported bipartisan security assistance for Israel to defend itself and has voted for more than $9 billion in life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza.”View on their website ↗
Keep supplying defensive systems like Iron Dome
1 member“Take urgent action to support peace in the Middle East: Protect innocent life by stopping offensive weapons sales to the Netanyahu government while supporting defensive systems like the Iron Dome alongside agreements that American funds will not be used to harm civilians; use all of America’s financial and diplomatic leverage to secure a two-state solution that disarms Hamas, establishes a democratic Palestinian state, halts Israel’s illegal settlements, and respects the sovereignty of both nations; and promote long-term regional cooperation to defend American interests against adversaries like Iran.”View on their website ↗
Put conditions on U.S. military aid to Israel
1 member“My north star will always be to protect innocent life. October 7th was the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust — and Israel has the right to defend its people. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not have the right to bomb civilians, restrict aid, or use forced famine and collective punishment as tactics. With tens of thousands of civilians killed and unimaginable human suffering in Gaza, America must lead with moral clarity and prevent any U.S. funds from being used to harm civilians.”View on their website ↗
“Take urgent action to support peace in the Middle East: Protect innocent life by stopping offensive weapons sales to the Netanyahu government while supporting defensive systems like the Iron Dome alongside agreements that American funds will not be used to harm civilians; use all of America’s financial and diplomatic leverage to secure a two-state solution that disarms Hamas, establishes a democratic Palestinian state, halts Israel’s illegal settlements, and respects the sovereignty of both nations; and promote long-term regional cooperation to defend American interests against adversaries like Iran.”View on their website ↗
Press Israel's government to change its policies
1 member“Take urgent action to support peace in the Middle East: Protect innocent life by stopping offensive weapons sales to the Netanyahu government while supporting defensive systems like the Iron Dome alongside agreements that American funds will not be used to harm civilians; use all of America’s financial and diplomatic leverage to secure a two-state solution that disarms Hamas, establishes a democratic Palestinian state, halts Israel’s illegal settlements, and respects the sovereignty of both nations; and promote long-term regional cooperation to defend American interests against adversaries like Iran.”View on their website ↗
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