The Democratic leader in the US House calls for a 'dramatic change' in US policy towards Israel.
The Democratic Leader of the US House, Hakeem Jeffries, on Thursday called for a "dramatic change" in US policy towards Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, and reiterated his support for the "two-state solution". Jeffries, who is expected to be the next Speaker of the House of Representatives, also called for changes in US military aid to Israel, which currently amounts to $3.8 billion a year.
His remarks come as Democrats prepare to take control of both houses of Congress on Jan. 3 after sweeping midterm victories. Some incoming Democratic lawmakers campaigned against military aid to Israel and the US-Israeli war in Iran, raising expectations of increased criticism of Washington's support for Tel Aviv.