US measure to deepen Israel military cooperation faces bipartisan pushback
Summary
Two U.S. lawmakers are trying to remove a part of the defense budget bill that would increase military cooperation between the U.S. and Israel. They argue this section may limit U.S. independence and reduce transparency in military aid to Israel.Key Facts
- The defense budget bill includes Section 224, which would create a role to oversee joint U.S.-Israel military technology development and cooperation.
- Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna plans to introduce an amendment to remove Section 224.
- Republican Congressman Thomas Massie also opposes Section 224 and will work against the bill if the section remains.
- Khanna and Massie, despite different political views, have teamed up against this measure.
- Critics worry the provision may hide how much U.S. military aid goes to Israel by calling it "cooperation."
- Public opinion polls show many Americans oppose giving Israel more military and economic support.
- Israel's conflict with Gaza, resulting in many deaths, has increased scrutiny over U.S. backing of Israel.
- Some U.S. lawmakers say opposing the measure is risky politically and have accused opponents of anti-Semitism.
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