"Congress Considers Conditioning Aid to Israel Amid Foreign Policy Concerns"

Democrats in Congress are considering using their oversight of weapons sales to pressure President Biden to place conditions on American support for Israel's military offensive in Gaza. The $18 billion deal to sell F-15 fighter jets to Israel remains in limbo, as the top two Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations and House Foreign Affairs Committees have yet to sign off. Some Democrats are advocating for using their influence over weapons transfers to demand better protection against civilian casualties and aid access in Gaza, although overcoming a potential presidential veto would be challenging. The president must consult with Congress on major weapons sales under the Arms and Export Control Act, providing an avenue for lawmakers to weigh in on the issue.