Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has stated she will vote against all military aid to Israel, which marks a clear shift in her position. During a private virtual meeting with members of the New York City Democratic Socialists of America (NYC-DSA), she committed to opposing even “defensive capabilities” funding. This is a change from her earlier willingness to support systems like the Iron Dome missile defense system.
“I have not once ever voted to authorize funding to Israel, and I will never,” Ocasio-Cortez said when asked about supporting an arms embargo. According to City and State, she added, “The Israeli government should be able to finance their own weapons if they seek to arm themselves.” When asked to confirm if she would vote “no” on any arms spending for Israel, including defensive systems, she replied, “Yes.”
