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Jack Valentino

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19. and how much of this aid does Israel redirect to building BOMBS to continue their GENOCIDE in GAZA ?

Tue Jul 14, 2026, 12:06 PM

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Whatever aid we give them that actually goes to good purposes, enables them to build more bombs with other money they have....

I am against continuing any financial aid to Israel for ANY purported purpose,
for the time being---- so this statement from Jeffries lessens him, in my personal opinion...

Better for him to just keep his mouth shut. Vote against it, fine---
but to announce his opposition as such, in an attempt to steer Democratic House members,
lessens my support for him as the next House Speaker,
presuming we WILL win House control this year...

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Hakeem Jeffries says he will oppose bid to cut off Israel aid [View all] demmiblue Yesterday OP

Any further funding by the US should include strict conditions.... walkingman Yesterday #1

That is the best solution. yardwork Yesterday #21

Since there are two sides to every fight, can we require the elected hamas government to AZLD4Candidate 23 hrs ago #55

Well angrychair 22 hrs ago #57

My post is about US taxpayer funding of Israel. I don't think we are funding Hamas or Palestine? walkingman 22 hrs ago #58

To be expected from Jeffries. Ritabert Yesterday #2

Is he on the hook to AIPAC? PSPS Yesterday #3

Yes, to the tune of $1.5 million from AIPAC and other pro-Israel PACs nt Rob H. Yesterday #18

Many Congresspersons have said it is poorly written and could unintentionally prevent humanitarian aid to the region Quiet Em Yesterday #4

If it's written by Massie that's likely intentional fujiyamasan Yesterday #7

This will really help voter turnout this November, you betcha yaesu Yesterday #5

LOL n/t leftstreet Yesterday #6

Time to get the leadership away from NY politicians. dem4decades Yesterday #8

Straight from the mouth of Netanyahu. AloeVera Yesterday #9

I don't think completely cutting off Isreal is the right policy either Buckeyeblue Yesterday #10

That's the understatement of the century! yardwork Yesterday #22

Israel needs New, Honest, and more Moderate Leadership- that does not look like Ars Longa Yesterday #37

Does Israel need assistance with initiatives related with humanitarian aid, and refugee resettlement? Autumn Yesterday #11

The definitely do, starting with learning what those words mean EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #17

US aid helps create refugees and facilitates Israeli settlement. David__77 Yesterday #12

idiots... RT Atlanta Yesterday #13

Israel doesn't need aid. They have Universal Healthcare, we don't! Emile Yesterday #14

We could easily afford universal healthcare. yardwork Yesterday #25

I wish I undersood every little nuance of this issue but I don't. 3_Limes Yesterday #15

This bill would not achieve peace or stop any butchery. yardwork Yesterday #23

but it would limit our direct complicity in that butchery mike_c Yesterday #31

No. It would not accomplish any of those goals. yardwork Yesterday #32

It would stop the butchery of bombing. AloeVera Yesterday #33

No. yardwork Yesterday #34

Let Netanyahu pay for his own wars. dalton99a Yesterday #16

and how much of this aid does Israel redirect to building BOMBS to continue their GENOCIDE in GAZA ? Jack Valentino Yesterday #19

All of the 3.8 B aid goes to purchasing weapons from the U.S.. AloeVera Yesterday #24

Thank you! Jack Valentino Yesterday #26

None of the $3.8 billion in annual aid us earmarked for humanitarian aid etc AloeVera Yesterday #20

that's why we need new, better repesentation mike_c Yesterday #27

Conditions? Netenyahu wouldn't abide by them, and Trump wouldn't hold him to them. sop Yesterday #28

His stated reasons are bullshit. LuvLoogie Yesterday #29

Good Boo1 Yesterday #30

Yeah, nothing gets the base fired up for the midterms... CrimsonBight Yesterday #39

In a war that Israel didn't start Boo1 Yesterday #40

Ignoring for a second that we're talking about a conflict 145 years in process... CrimsonBight 59 min ago #64

Well that answers the question sarisataka Yesterday #35

Concern for Palestinians as pawns, by those opposing this amendment, is very touching. AloeVera Yesterday #43

I have spoken for the Palestinian people since the beginning sarisataka Yesterday #44

Pls show me where this is about humanitarian aid. AloeVera Yesterday #46

The excerpt is per Rep Jefferies in the post you replied to sarisataka Yesterday #47

His interpretation is wrong. AloeVera 23 hrs ago #49

Jeffries interpretation is not wrong and he is far from the only Democrat raising concerns about it. Quiet Em 23 hrs ago #51

Thanks. MorbidButterflyTat 23 hrs ago #54

The intent is clearly to cut off military aid. The fact that it is a Republican putting it forward looks terrible. AloeVera 22 hrs ago #59

Massie's intent is not that clear nor well thought out. Quiet Em 22 hrs ago #60

Democrats want their leadership to take a STAND. AloeVera 22 hrs ago #61

Democrats can't do anything in a Republican controlled House. Quiet Em 22 hrs ago #62

Looks like another dilemma for the Democrats and AIPAC Beringia Yesterday #36

Disappointing, but not surprising. CrimsonBight Yesterday #38

Relates to what I wrote several days ago B.See Yesterday #41

Israel doesn't need our aid. Gaza does. Lebanon does. The countries that had USAID LuvLoogie Yesterday #42

"Hey you know that thing that so enraged millions of voters that they re-elected the worst president in history?" Takket Yesterday #45

He's a smart man. I trust his judgement. QueerDuck Yesterday #48

I trust him too. MorbidButterflyTat 23 hrs ago #52

Endless, blind support of Israel - the ultimate Forever War. hatrack 23 hrs ago #50

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Jefferies continues to dampen the Democratic prospects PufPuf23 23 hrs ago #56

Lets do why is the democratic party approval so low for 1000$ please, Alex. Terry_M 21 hrs ago #63

Cant seem to read the room. Nanjeanne 55 min ago #65