Israel Aid Bill Fails in House as Progressives Slam 'Blank Check for Netanyahu'
Israeli Defense Forces practice shooting. Mark C. Olsen, New Jersey National Guard, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons By Jake Johnson / Common Dreams A Republican effort to push through a standalone military aid package for Israel failed to clear the U.S. House on Tuesday, with members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus condemning the proposed $17.6 billion in unconditional assistance for a government that stands accused on the world stage of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. The