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Progressive lawmakers push amendment to halt $3.3B Israel aid

7/1/2026

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Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) will vote for Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-Ky.) amendment to block $3.3 billion in U.S. aid to Israel.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) pledged support and proposed requiring congressional authorization for any U.S. weapons transfers abroad.
United Nations officials reported targeting of children and families by Israeli military in Gaza, saying the aid finances weapons used in alleged war crimes, according to Progressive members of Congressional Progressive Caucus.

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Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) will vote for Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-Ky.) amendment to block $3.3 billion in U.S. aid to Israel.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) pledged support and proposed requiring congressional authorization for any U.S. weapons transfers abroad.
United Nations officials reported targeting of children and families by Israeli military in Gaza, saying the aid finances weapons used in alleged war crimes, according to Progressive members of Congressional Progressive Caucus.