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Ocasio-Cortez Calls for Reevaluation of Military Aid to Israel

2/14/2026

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) urged reevaluating U.S. military aid to Israel at the Munich Security Conference, citing Leahy laws.
She argued unconditional aid has contributed to a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and to significant civilian casualties.
She criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for promoting authoritarianism in foreign policy.
She proposed a leftist foreign policy vision, returning to a rules-based order.
The impact on the 2028 presidential race remains uncertain.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) urged reevaluating U.S. military aid to Israel at the Munich Security Conference, citing Leahy laws.
She argued unconditional aid has contributed to a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and to significant civilian casualties.
She criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for promoting authoritarianism in foreign policy.
She proposed a leftist foreign policy vision, returning to a rules-based order.
The impact on the 2028 presidential race remains uncertain.