Congress Divided on Israel-Palestine Conflict as Democrats Fault Lines Emerge

Foreign Relations Committee chair Sen. Ben Cardin said he would advance legislation to provide defense assistance to Israel, including to replenish its Iron Dome.

There are signs of bipartisan support in Congress for aid to Israel, with House Foreign Affairs Committee leaders soliciting support for an AIPAC-backed resolution.

A handful of Democratic lawmakers have expressed sympathy for Palestinian victims and blamed Israeli actions, including Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush.

Fault lines are emerging among Democrats, with progressives calling for ceasefire while party leaders express unalloyed support for Israel.

At a Boston rally, Rep. Jake Auchincloss contradicted Sen. Ed Markey's call for de-escalation, saying America did not de-escalate after 9/11.