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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is poised to vote no on a sweeping bill to halt all U.S. aid to Israel, sparking internal Democratic division over the roughly $3.3 billion in annual support. While dozens of Democrats back the amendment, Jeffries argues it’s too broad and instead advocates tying future aid to Israel’s actions on Palestinian human rights. He’s pushing his party to reframe this as a key campaign issue, citing Netanyahu’s recent moves as evidence the current policy is failing. Surprisingly, Jeffries garners backing from both AIPAC and J Street, despite representing a heavily Jewish district — insisting his votes remain independent. He also supports legislation against West Bank violence and a two-state solution, signaling a nuanced, evolving stance on U.S.-Israel relations.

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