DNC Panel Rejects Resolution Demanding U.S. Arms Embargo on Israel

[Uncle Joe]

We speak with Allison Minnerly, a 26-year-old DNC member from Florida, who introduced a resolution for the party to support an arms embargo on Israel, cut off military aid to the country and recognize Palestinian statehood. The measure was blocked by party leaders who instead backed a rival resolution by DNC Chair Ken Martin, which called for a ceasefire in Gaza, increased humanitarian aid and a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Martin ultimately withdrew his resolution amid outrage from rank-and-file members, who had overwhelmingly backed the more expansive proposal, and promised the creation of a task force to study the issue further.

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[h2ebits]

1. This is why the Democratic Party is failing. . . .

"We've always done it this way" is a losing strategy.

We should have stopped Israel a long time ago. They are now practicing genocide and the US is backing it because Trump wants to build his Riviera development after demolishing Gaza.

[KPN]

2. Here we go again -- threading the needle to nowhere. Being a lifelong Democrat can be frustrating.

[Frasier Balzov]

3. Less of Trump is the only issue.

I know it's difficult not to get whipsawed by all the horrible things going on in the world.

But I will give the DNC credit when they don't take their eyes off the only issue.

Less of Trump.

That is what will motivate the 2026 vote for Congressional seats.

[questionseverything]

4. Isreal is bombing the last Christian church in Gaza now

I’m pissed my government is sending them the money to do it

Excusing that won’t win elections