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6 months agoLeft-wing politics
Democrats supporting Israel oppose Bernie Sanders' plan for conditional aid
Bernie Sanders called on Congress to require changes in Israel's policies in order to receive US military aid, sparking opposition from pro-Israel Democratic supporters.
Sanders proposed leveraging US security assistance to pressure Israel to reconsider its military strategy in Gaza.
Democrats are facing mounting pressure to support a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, with Biden's support among Democrats dropping due to dissatisfaction with his handling of the conflict. [ more ]