House Passes $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill with Controversial Israel Provision Amid Bipartisan Outrage
The House passed its $1.15 trillion annual defense policy bill despite bipartisan revolt over a provision expanding U.S.-Israel defense technology cooperation, which was criticized as stoking Jew hatred.
The US House of Representatives passed a $1.15 trillion annual defense policy bill on Wednesday, but the vote was marred by a bipartisan revolt over a provision expanding U.S.-Israel defense technology cooperation that some lawmakers called 'stoking Jew hatred'. The bill included language urging Israel to stop fueling anti-Semitism and asking for greater transparency in its defense dealings. Despite opposition from Democrats, the bill passed largely along party lines, with many Republicans supporting the measure. The development has significant implications for US-Israel relations.
