56 US groups urge Congress to drop Israel defence ties provision
WASHINGTON: Dozens of civil rights and advocacy groups are urging Congress to scrap a defence bill provision that would deepen US-Israeli military technology ties, according to a letter seen by Reuters, at a time of growing US skepticism toward the longtime ally.
- Why it matters
- The groups' push targets a specific defence bill provision actively before Congress, seeking to block a concrete change to military technology sharing between the two countries.
- Most affected
- US Congress members voting on the defence bill — Face organised pressure to exclude the Israel defence technology provision from legislation.
- Likely next
- Whether Congress includes or excludes the military technology provision in the final defence bill.
Also reported by: Middle East Eye, The Straits Times