""I have not once ever voted to authorize funding to Israel, and I will never. The Israeli government should be able to finance their own weapons if they seek to arm themselves.""
""Yes," Ocasio-Cortez responded when asked if she would commit to voting 'no' for any spending on arms for Israel, including so-called 'defensive capabilities.'"
""In 2021, she voted present on an Iron Dome bill, claiming that she opposed the actual legislation, but opposed the process in which it was brought to the floor.""
""We believe strongly in Israel's right to self-defense and have joined colleagues previously in affirming that support while opposing offensive weapon sales.""
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced her commitment to vote against military aid to Israel, stating that the Israeli government should finance its own weapons. She has consistently co-sponsored bills supporting Palestinian rights and opposing certain weapon sales to Israel. Ocasio-Cortez's stance has evolved, as she previously voted present on an Iron Dome bill and expressed support for Israel's right to self-defense while opposing offensive weapon sales. Her position reflects a complex relationship with military aid and defense capabilities.
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