Palestinian Americans meet US lawmakers as Trump seeks $2.8bn for Israel
Summary
Palestinian Americans gathered at the U.S. Capitol to meet lawmakers and discuss a $2.8 billion arms transfer to Israel approved by President Donald Trump's administration. They raised concerns about the ongoing violence in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as U.S. policies affecting Palestinian advocacy and military aid.Key Facts
- More than 300 Palestinian American constituents met with offices of over 100 U.S. lawmakers.
- The arms package includes nearly 2,000 MK-84 bombs and 20,000 BLU-117 bombs, which have been used in Gaza.
- Nearly 74,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
- The $2.8 billion military aid was approved by President Trump’s administration.
- Some U.S. Democrats are trying to stop or slow the weapons transfer to Israel.
- Palestinian Americans also want to highlight settler violence in the West Bank and efforts to limit Palestinian advocacy in the U.S.
- Public opinion polls show increasing support for conditioning some U.S. weapons aid to Israel.
- The Americans for Justice in Palestine Action group organized the advocacy day.
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