WASHINGTON: A proposal has been introduced in the U.S. Congress to end the annual $3.3 billion in military assistance provided to Israel, marking a significant development in the ongoing debate over U.S. support for its longtime ally.
Democratic Congressman Greg Casar of Texas announced that he would vote in favor of an amendment introduced by Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, which calls for the elimination of U.S. military aid to Israel.
In a statement, Casar alleged that the Israeli government had committed war crimes in Gaza and accused it of drawing the United States into tensions with Iran. He argued that American taxpayers should no longer finance weapons for Israel.
The proposed amendment also seeks to eliminate State Department funds allocated for Israel as part of the U.S. foreign assistance budget.
The development comes after Thomas Massie recently lost his Republican primary election to a candidate backed by President Donald Trump.
The race was described as the most expensive House primary in U.S. history, with more than $32 million reportedly spent against Massie, much of it from pro-Israel organizations and pro-Trump groups.
The amendment is expected to be put to a vote in the House of Representatives later this week, where it is likely to draw close attention as lawmakers debate the future of U.S. policy toward Israel.
