Progressives see ‘historic’ moment to shift US relations with Israel
| Progressive Democrats are pushing forward efforts to dramatically shift the U.S. relationship with Israel, as the dust settles from a ceasefire that ended 11 days of devastating war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Emboldened by firebrand lawmakers and an agenda centered around social justice for Palestinians, calls for conditioning military aid to Israel and criticisms of its actions have moved from the fringe of the Democratic party to the floor of the House and Senate. |
