"Democrats Weigh Conditioning Military Aid to Israel in Senate and House Talks"

Democrats in the Senate and House are discussing the possibility of conditioning future military aid to Israel, as fighting in Gaza intensifies and the civilian death toll rises. While the discussions are preliminary and it remains uncertain if they will lead to congressional action, White House officials are aware of the talks. The erosion of Democrats' unequivocal support for Israel's military has raised questions among traditional allies about aid red lines. If more moderate Democrats join calls for conditioning aid, it could complicate President Biden's policy of staunchly standing by Israel. The conversations revolve around using existing authorities, such as the Leahy Law, which prohibits sending funds to countries with credible human rights violations.