House Democrats hash out Israel divisions at "intense" private meeting

According to Axios, House Democrats held an intense closed-door meeting on Tuesday to debate a controversial amendment that would restrict United States aid to Israel. The amendment, introduced by Republican Thomas Massie, has drawn strong support from progressive Democrats but concerns from others who worry the bill is poorly drafted and could inadvertently cut off diplomatic funding too. Behind closed doors, some Democrats privately expressed doubts about the measure while acknowledging intense political pressure from their base to oppose Israel aid. Party leadership deliberately remained silent, leaving members to navigate deep divisions within the caucus over Middle East policy.

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