Jeffries blocks plan to end Israel aid

House Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries, resist a Republican amendment to cut all U.S. aid to Israel, arguing the measure is overly broad and would jeopardize humanitarian aid, refugee resettlement, peace-building, and embassy operations while failing to address strategic needs against Hamas and Hezbollah. The episodes reflect a widening rift within the party over how to recalibrate U.S.-Israel policy and press for urgent changes, with leadership urging targeted reforms rather than a blanket cutoff.