US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of the country’s most prominent progressive lawmakers, reportedly told members of the Democratic Socialists of America on Tuesday night that she would oppose all US aid to Israel, including for defensive weapons such as the Iron Dome missile defense system. The reported comments marked a shift for the progressive New York City congresswoman, who had previously opposed aid that would support offensive weapons for Israel but had not come out against defensive aid. In 2021, Ocasio-Cortez voted “present” during a vote to fund Iron Dome, rather than opposing. Last year, she voted against an amendment...
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