Jewish Dems Oppose Tlaib’s Pledge to Slash U.S. Military Aid to Israel

The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) issued the following statement in response to Michigan Democratic U.S. House candidate Rashida Tlaib’s suggestion that, if elected to Congress, she would support cutting U.S. military aid to Israel:

JDCA disagrees with Michigan House candidate Rashida Tlaib’s comments suggesting that she would oppose U.S. military aid to Israel if elected to Congress. The U.S.-Israel relationship is mutually beneficial, as underscored by our joint military and missile defense programs. JDCA believes that threatening to cut military assistance to Israel is inconsistent with the values of the Democratic Party and the American people. In the coming days and months, we hope to learn more about Ms. Tlaib’s views, engage with her on these issues, and discuss with her why we believe U.S. military aid to Israel is a national security priority.

The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) was created to serve as the voice of socially-progressive, pro-Israel Jewish Democrats, and we will continue to speak out against candidates and elected officials — Republicans and Democrats — who do not share our positions on key issues. As we approach the midterm elections, JDCA will continue to focus on defeating Republicans who have politicized U.S. support for Israel, aligned themselves with neo-Nazis, and supported President Trump’s divisive and inhumane policies that are a betrayal of American values.