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How Congress manipulates its own rules to make sure Israel still gets its weapons

2026-07-04
By: Mitchell Plitnick
On: July 4, 2026
In: Congress

Advertisements This week offered a clear example of how elected officials in Washington, D.C., bend their own rules to keep weapons flowing to Israel. Political results outside Washington this week also showed us why this may soon change. Read more at Mondoweiss  Continue Reading

Israel has become a toxic brand in the US – so its advocates are shifting tactics 

2026-06-15
By: Mitchell Plitnick
On: June 15, 2026
In: Congress, us military aid to Israel

Advertisements New legislation could codify Tel Aviv’s interests as a legal priority and grant it a permanent seat at the table for strategic decisions. Read more at Middle East Eye    Continue Reading

House Committee Thwarts Attempt to Stop US-Israeli Military Integration

2026-06-11
By: Mitchell Plitnick
On: June 11, 2026
In: Congress, us military aid to Israel

Advertisements Ro Khanna’s amendment that would have stripped provision from the NDAA that hopelessly entangles U.S. and Israeli militaries failed, but the fight isn’t over yet. Read more at Cutting Through  Continue Reading

Rashida Tlaib forces Democrats to go on the record on Israeli aggression

2026-06-07
By: Mitchell Plitnick
On: June 7, 2026
In: Congress, Lebanon

Advertisements Rashida Tlaib’s bill calling to end U.S. support for Israel’s ongoing invasion of Lebanon upset Democratic Party leaders who want to avoid a vote on Israel. Now, Congress may take a groundbreaking vote to rein in Israeli aggression. Read more at Mondoweiss  Continue Reading

Now Congress is Trying to Legislate Permanent Intelligence Sharing With Israel

2026-06-05
By: Mitchell Plitnick
On: June 5, 2026
In: Congress

Advertisements Last week it was the NDAA. This weeks it’s the must-pass Intelligence Appropriations bill. A section of that bill would not just authorize but REQUIRE, but for narrow exceptions, a vast array of sharing of US intelligence, not only with Israel but with any country that joins the AbrahamContinue Reading

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