Democrats Split as Israel Aid Debate Erupts in Closed-Door Meetings

House Democrats held two intense, closed-door meetings this summer over a Republican amendment to cut aid to Israel. The debates marked a rare public argument on the issue, which the party had mostly avoided for two years. Party leadership chose not to resolve the dispute, leaving the internal divide unresolved. Members described the sessions as heated, but no official decision was made. The amendment failed, but the conflict highlights a growing tension within the Democratic Party over U.S. support for Israel.