Politics
Palestine at the center of US debate as Congress weighs cutting aid to Israel
July 15, 2026 at 08:26 PM · Updated 94d ago
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2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 3 hours
The US House of Representatives is set to vote on an amendment to bar all funding to Israel as Democrats split and reports detail Palestinian detainee abuse.
- The US House of Representatives is preparing to vote on an amendment by Republican Thomas Massie that would prohibit any US funding to Israel.
- House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries announced he will vote against the amendment, while Progressive Caucus chair Greg Casar said he will vote for it.
- On July 6, Hamas dissolved its government emergency committee in Gaza to transfer administrative authority to the National Committee for Gaza Administration under the Peace Council.
- By late June, Israeli forces expanded their control to approximately 70 percent of the Gaza Strip, operating beyond the so-called Yellow Line.
Latest developments
- Jul 15 — The House voted 104-314 to reject an amendment halting $3.3 billion in military aid to Israel, with Massie the sole Republican in support.
- Jul 15 — More than 100 House Democrats voted in favor of the amendment, reflecting deepening divisions over the Israel-Gaza conflict.