AOC Reportedly Shifts on US Aid to Israel, Saying She Opposes Even Defensive Spending

Will AOC’s Vow to Oppose Israel Military Aid Set a Standard?

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she will oppose all military aid to Israel, including defensive weapons. Will it set a new standard for Democrats?

AOC reportedly shifts on US aid to Israel, saying she opposes even defensive spending

Rep. Alexandria Ocasia-Cortez reportedly told members of the Democratic Socialists of America on Tuesday night that she would oppose all U.S. aid to Israel, including for defensive weapons. The comments marked a reversal for the progressive congresswoman, who previously has opposed aid that would support offensive weapons but has backed allocations for defensive aid, such as to the Iron Dome missile defense system. The DSA meeting took place as …

Report: AOC vows to vote against all military aid to Israel

While not voting outright to increase funding for military aid to Israel, Ocasio-Cortez had voted last year against an amendment to cut funding for the Iron Dome, sparking backlash from her progressive base. She also pledged to combat efforts to codify the controversial IHRA definition of antisemitism into law