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Van Hollen Calls for Conditional Israel Aid, Warns 2028 Backlash

5/27/2026

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Senator Chris Van Hollen urged Democrats to condition aid to Israel and reconsider arms sales in a New York Times op-ed on May 26 2026.
He warned voters in 2028 may reject candidates who support sending bombs to Israel while the Gaza blockade persists.
Senator Chris Van Hollen argued Democrats failed to use U.S. leverage for a two-state solution and, with Senator Jeff Merkley, accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of an ethnic-cleansing campaign in Gaza.

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Senator Chris Van Hollen urged Democrats to condition aid to Israel and reconsider arms sales in a New York Times op-ed on May 26 2026.
He warned voters in 2028 may reject candidates who support sending bombs to Israel while the Gaza blockade persists.
Senator Chris Van Hollen argued Democrats failed to use U.S. leverage for a two-state solution and, with Senator Jeff Merkley, accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of an ethnic-cleansing campaign in Gaza.