Democrats are clashing with each other and the Biden administration over whether to attach conditions, including measures to avoid civilian casualties, to security assistance.
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Israel Blocks Palestinian Americans From Entering From West Bank
The move is an apparent violation of a recent agreement that says citizens from the United States and Israel can travel to the other nation without a visa.
Senate Democrats Challenge Biden on Israel, Seeking Assurances About Aid
A majority of the Democratic caucus signed a letter asking President Biden to ensure that Israel has a viable plan for defeating Hamas and will use U.S. military assistance in keeping with international law.
Viewed Warily by Democrats, a Netanyahu Ally Is a Key Conduit to U.S.
Ron Dermer sits in Israel’s five-member war cabinet and is a crucial liaison to the Biden administration, including U.S. officials he clashed with when he was ambassador to Washington.
Democrats in Congress Weigh Calls for Cease-Fire Amid Pressure From the Left
They have grown more vocal about urging measures to mitigate civilian casualties in Gaza, but supporters of a cease-fire are few and far between.
House Passes Aid Bill for Israel but Not for Ukraine
The Republican-led House approved $14.3 billion for Israel’s war with Hamas, tying the aid to spending cuts. The Senate plans to craft its own bill that will include aid for Ukraine and Gaza.
Democratic Rifts Over Israel Burst to the Forefront in Congress
The divisions are erupting as the House weighs a G.O.P. bid to censure the only Palestinian-American member of Congress for criticizing Israel and votes on a large aid bill to back Israel in the war in Gaza.
Biden’s Defense of Israel Is Rooted in a Long Career
The president’s “unwavering support” for Israel stems from childhood dinner table conversations and half a century of trips to the Jewish state. But it puts him at odds with some in his own party.
Biden Faces Backlash From Party’s Left Wing on Israel
As a raw divide over the war ripples through liberal America, a coalition of young voters and people of color is breaking with the president, raising new questions about his strength entering 2024.
Biden Walks a Tightrope on Israel-Gaza as Democratic Tensions Smolder
The president has won bipartisan plaudits for his response to the war, and his trip to Israel offers a chance to appear statesmanlike. But anger on the left is growing as Israeli strikes pound Gaza.