Next US House Speaker Calls for 'Dramatic Change' in Middle East
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
US House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries called for "dramatic change" in the Middle East and reiterated support for a two-state solution. As the likely next House speaker, Jeffries indicated that legislative priorities next year will include increased scrutiny of US-Israeli relations and military aid. His comments come amid declining bipartisan support for Israel and follow remarks he made during the election campaign. The current Memorandum of Understanding for US military aid to Israel is set to expire in September 2028.
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- Hakeem Jeffries, likely next US House speaker, called for "dramatic change" in the Middle East.
- Jeffries reiterated support for a two-state solution for Israel and an independent Palestinian state.
- Democrats are expected to increase scrutiny of US-Israeli relations and military aid next year.
- Bipartisan support for Israel has been strained in recent years, particularly among Democrats.
- Jeffries called for changes to the West Bank, Gaza, and the US military aid agreement.
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