Democratic Senator Proposes Conditional US Aid to Israel

Proposal Sparks Debate on Foreign Aid Policies Amid High Civilian Casualties in Gaza

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy has proposed that future American aid to Israel should be linked to the nation’s compliance with international humanitarian law, expressing concerns about the civilian casualties in Gaza.
Murphy's comments reflect a growing inclination among some Democrats, including potentially President Joe Biden, to rethink an “unconditional aid” approach to Israel’s $14.3 billion aid package.
The proposal comes at a crucial time as the U.S. reviews its foreign aid policies, stirring a debate on the conditions under which aid is provided.
Sen. Bernie Sanders has urged for an end to unconditional funding for Israel’s security, asserting that the U.S. “cannot be complicit in actions that violate international law and our own sense of decency.”
Murphy has previously called on Israel to try to further reduce civilian casualties and to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza, where more than 14,000 Palestinians have been killed.