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.

End all U.S. military aid and arms sales to Israel

10 members
Abdul El-Sayed
Senate · Michigan · Democrat
“And I support an immediate arms embargo on Israel and reject the false differentiation between “offensive” and “defensive” weapons.”
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Patty García
House · IL-4 · Democrat
“Cessation of all United States military assistance and arms shipments to Israel in its attack on Gaza”
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Angela Gonzales-Torres
House · CA-34 · Democrat
“Angela refuses to let AIPAC buy her silence on the genocide in Gaza, will fight for an arms embargo and ceasefire, and supports repealing the 2001 AUMF so no president can send troops to war, in Iran or anywhere else, without a vote from Congress.”
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“She will support the Ceasefire Now Resolution (H.Res. 786) and the Block the Bombs Act in Congress, and will never vote to send weapons to the Israeli military.”
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Adam Hamawy
House · NJ-12 · Democrat
“Aplicación rigurosa de las Leyes Leahy y embargos de armas a países que violan los derechos humanos No deberíamos financiar ejércitos extranjeros ni hacer ventas de armas a países que cometen violaciones graves de derechos humanos. Apoyo cortar la ayuda militar a estos países, incluyendo Israel.”

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Troy Jackson
Senate · Maine · Democrat
“End the genocide in Gaza. No U.S. tax dollars to Israel’s military.”
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“End the genocide in Gaza and stop U.S. funding for Israel's military”
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Melat Kiros
House · CO-1 · Democrat
“At $30 billion, our tax dollars have funded what nearly every human rights organization in the world, including the United Nations, has called a genocide in Palestine. Today, 75% of Democrats want to end all military aid to Israel, but our representatives aren't listening. We deserve leaders who stand up for human rights and listen to their constituents, not their wealthy donors.”
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“At $30 billion, our tax dollars have funded what nearly every human rights organization in the world, including the United Nations, has called a genocide in Palestine. Today, 75% of Democrats want to end all military aid to Israel, but our representatives aren't listening. We deserve leaders who stand up for human rights and listen to their constituents.”
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William Lawrence
House · MI-7 · Democrat
“Stop arms sales to Israel & other human rights violators”
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“The United States must work for peace around the globe, rather than pursuing escalation. Most urgently, we must stop arming Israel, which is pursuing a genocide of Palestinians in Gaza with U.S. weapons and tax dollars.”
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Matt Little
House · MN-2 · Democrat
“The United States must end all military aid and weapons sales to Israel to send a clear signal to the Israeli government, and ensure Israel fulfills all its obligations in the recently negotiated peace agreement with Palestinians, permit all necessary humanitarian aid to Gaza, rebuild Gaza and the surrounding areas destroyed by Israel’s attacks, retract illegal settlements in Palestinian territories, and ultimately negotiate a two-state solution to create a just and lasting peace for both nations.”
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Donavan McKinney
House · MI-13 · Democrat
“We need to end the military aid and arms that America gives to Israel, and pass legislation like the Block the Bombs Act, which I pledge to co-sign when elected.”
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Claire Valdez
House · NY-7 · Democrat
“Push to end all weapons sales and military aid to Israel and fight for Palestinian freedom;”
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“Oppose further military funding to Israel and support a comprehensive arms embargo: Claire will push for a full suspension of U.S. military funding and arms transfers to Israel until it complies with international law and ends its campaign of violence against Palestinians. This includes voting against any military funding to Israel and working with congressional allies to block future weapons sales, close existing loopholes that allow transfers to continue, and ensure that U.S. foreign policy is aligned with international human rights law.”
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Halt sales of offensive weapons to Israel

9 members
Teresa Benitez-Thompson
House · NV-2 · Democrat
“My position is that U.S. military aid to Israel should not be unconditional and that Israel should not receive blank checks from the United States. This is why I support phasing out direct financial support for offensive arms sales to Israel.”
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Darializa Avila Chevalier
House · NY-13 · Democrat
“Block the Bombs Act to ban the U.S. from sending weapons to Israel that are used to bomb Gaza”
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Peggy Flanagan
Senate · Minnesota · Democrat
“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.”
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Angela Gonzales-Torres
House · CA-34 · Democrat
“She will support the Ceasefire Now Resolution (H.Res. 786) and the Block the Bombs Act in Congress, and will never vote to send weapons to the Israeli military.”
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Donavan McKinney
House · MI-13 · Democrat
“We need to end the military aid and arms that America gives to Israel, and pass legislation like the Block the Bombs Act, which I pledge to co-sign when elected.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“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.”
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Claire Valdez
House · NY-7 · Democrat
“Cosponsor the Block the Bombs Act: Claire will fight to halt the sale and transfer of worst-offender weapons to Israel being used to commit genocide in Gaza and carry out violence against Palestinians.”
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Fred Wellman
House · MO-2 · Democrat
“I support the Stop the Bombs Act, the West Bank Violence Prevention Act, and enforcement of the Leahy Law.”
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Scott Wiener
House · CA-11 · Democrat
“Scott will not support U.S. funding for the destruction of Palestinian communities in Gaza or the West Bank and thus will not support offensive arms sales to an Israeli government not committed to peace.”
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Put conditions on U.S. military aid to Israel

7 members
Teresa Benitez-Thompson
House · NV-2 · Democrat
“My position is that U.S. military aid to Israel should not be unconditional and that Israel should not receive blank checks from the United States. This is why I support phasing out direct financial support for offensive arms sales to Israel.”
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“I also support conditional arms sales when they are consistent with American law – this means no arm sales for countries that have a pattern of violating international human rights and no arm sales to countries that block humanitarian aid.”
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“Conditioning U.S. military aid to Israel on compliance with U.S. law and international humanitarian law. Application of these laws should be consistent across all foreign nations, and no single country should be able to be able to sidestep them”
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“Making future arms sales conditional on Israel’s compliance with the Ceasefire Compliance Act”
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Angela Gonzales-Torres
House · CA-34 · Democrat
“No country committing human rights violations should be receiving U.S. aid — from Saudi Arabia to Israel, there should be no exceptions.”
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Adam Hamawy
House · NJ-12 · Democrat
“Aplicación rigurosa de las Leyes Leahy y embargos de armas a países que violan los derechos humanos No deberíamos financiar ejércitos extranjeros ni hacer ventas de armas a países que cometen violaciones graves de derechos humanos. Apoyo cortar la ayuda militar a estos países, incluyendo Israel.”

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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“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.”
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“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.”
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Claire Valdez
House · NY-7 · Democrat
“Oppose further military funding to Israel and support a comprehensive arms embargo: Claire will push for a full suspension of U.S. military funding and arms transfers to Israel until it complies with international law and ends its campaign of violence against Palestinians. This includes voting against any military funding to Israel and working with congressional allies to block future weapons sales, close existing loopholes that allow transfers to continue, and ensure that U.S. foreign policy is aligned with international human rights law.”
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Fred Wellman
House · MO-2 · Democrat
“The killing must end, humanitarian aid must reach civilians, and the United States must ensure that our military assistance is used in accordance with American and international law.”
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“I support the Stop the Bombs Act, the West Bank Violence Prevention Act, and enforcement of the Leahy Law.”
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Scott Wiener
House · CA-11 · Democrat
“Scott will not support U.S. funding for the destruction of Palestinian communities in Gaza or the West Bank and thus will not support offensive arms sales to an Israeli government not committed to peace.”
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Support Israel's right to exist and defend itself

5 members
Teresa Benitez-Thompson
House · NV-2 · Democrat
“Funding for defense systems like the Iron Dome so Israel can protect itself from terrorist attacks”
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Adrian Boafo
House · MD-5 · Democrat
“Strengthen the U.S.–Israel alliance. Strengthen the U.S.–Israel alliance and ensure Israel has the security assistance it needs to defend itself against Hamas and other terrorist threats.”
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Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“After the deadly Hamas terror attacks of October 7, 2023, Chris reaffirmed America’s ironclad commitment to protecting Israel’s right to exist.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“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.”
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Scott Wiener
House · CA-11 · Democrat
“Scott strongly supports Israel’s existence as Jewish homeland, and he strongly supports creation of a Palestinian state under a two-state solution.”
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“Scott opposes efforts to destroy Israel, such as Hamas’s October 7 terror attack and taking of hostages, as well as the global BDS movement.”
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Reject AIPAC's money and influence

4 members
Teresa Benitez-Thompson
House · NV-2 · Democrat
“Additionally, it means not accepting campaign money from organizations who don’t support this change, including AIPAC.”
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Patty García
House · IL-4 · Democrat
“Patty rejects the influence of AIPAC and billionaire-funded super PACs that use money and intimidation to silence criticism of Israeli government policy and manipulate American elections.”
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Angela Gonzales-Torres
House · CA-34 · Democrat
“Angela refuses to let AIPAC buy her silence on the genocide in Gaza, will fight for an arms embargo and ceasefire, and supports repealing the 2001 AUMF so no president can send troops to war, in Iran or anywhere else, without a vote from Congress.”
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Scott Wiener
House · CA-11 · Democrat
“Scott has taken the Reject AIPAC pledge and is neither seeking nor accepting support from AIPAC, due to significant policy differences.”
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Keep supplying defensive systems like Iron Dome

3 members
Teresa Benitez-Thompson
House · NV-2 · Democrat
“Funding for defense systems like the Iron Dome so Israel can protect itself from terrorist attacks”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“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.”
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Scott Wiener
House · CA-11 · Democrat
“Scott also believes the U.S. should continue to provide Israel with defensive systems, such as Iron Dome and David’s Sling, which protect ten million Jewish, Muslim, and Christian civilians from near-constant missile and drone attacks, whether from Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, or Iraqi militias. Scott believes that Israel, not U.S. taxpayers, should pay the cost of these life-saving defensive systems.”
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Press Israel's government to change its policies

3 members
Matt Little
House · MN-2 · Democrat
“The United States must end all military aid and weapons sales to Israel to send a clear signal to the Israeli government, and ensure Israel fulfills all its obligations in the recently negotiated peace agreement with Palestinians, permit all necessary humanitarian aid to Gaza, rebuild Gaza and the surrounding areas destroyed by Israel’s attacks, retract illegal settlements in Palestinian territories, and ultimately negotiate a two-state solution to create a just and lasting peace for both nations.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“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.”
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Scott Wiener
House · CA-11 · Democrat
“Scott has long protested the Netanyahu regime, referring to Netanyahu as a “cancer,” and has publicly called for a new government in Israel.”
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Stand with Israel as a close U.S. ally

2 members
Adrian Boafo
House · MD-5 · Democrat
“Strengthen the U.S.–Israel alliance. Strengthen the U.S.–Israel alliance and ensure Israel has the security assistance it needs to defend itself against Hamas and other terrorist threats.”
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Elaine Luria
House · VA-2 · Democrat
“We need strong voices to show that this is our most important ally in the Middle East and that the relationship is critical to our national defense – and that it’s the right thing to do”
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Keep providing military aid so Israel can defend itself

2 members
Adrian Boafo
House · MD-5 · Democrat
“Strengthen the U.S.–Israel alliance. Strengthen the U.S.–Israel alliance and ensure Israel has the security assistance it needs to defend itself against Hamas and other terrorist threats.”
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Chris Pappas
Senate · New Hampshire · Democrat
“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.”
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