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Palestine at the center of US debate as Congress weighs cutting aid to Israel
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Palestine at the center of US debate as Congress weighs cutting aid to Israel
The US House of Representatives is set to vote on an amendment to bar all funding to Israel as Democrats split and reports detail Palestinian detainee abuse.
- The US House of Representatives is preparing to vote on an amendment by Republican Thomas Massie that would prohibit any US funding to Israel.
- House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries announced he will vote against the amendment, while Progressive Caucus chair Greg Casar said he will vote for it.
- On July 6, Hamas dissolved its government emergency committee in Gaza to transfer administrative authority to the National Committee for Gaza Administration under the Peace Council.
- By late June, Israeli forces expanded their control to approximately 70 percent of the Gaza Strip, operating beyond the so-called Yellow Line.
Latest developments
- Jul 15 — The House voted 104-314 to reject an amendment halting $3.3 billion in military aid to Israel, with Massie the sole Republican in support.
- Jul 15 — More than 100 House Democrats voted in favor of the amendment, reflecting deepening divisions over the Israel-Gaza conflict.
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