Democratic Party Divided over Left's Push for Israel Cease-Fire

Progressive activists have been pressuring Democratic lawmakers to back a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, but their tactics have not generated widespread support within the party. While some Democrats have openly called for a cease-fire, others have advocated for a humanitarian pause or conditions on U.S. aid to Israel. The protests have also led to divisions within the Democratic Party, with some lawmakers facing blowback from their progressive base. The activists are calling for not only a cease-fire but also restrictions on military aid to Israel, a demand that has gained little traction outside the progressive left.