How the Democratic Party’s divide over Israel has reached Washington state

By: Donna Gordon Blankinship

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: July 19, 2026

Words: 1,437

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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When the House of Representatives voted this week on a proposal to cut $3.3 billion in U.S. military assistance for Israel, the amendment failed but gathered some surprising Democratic “yes” votes.

A trio of Washington lawmakers were among those who backed the measure.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a leader in the party’s progressive wing, has been a leading critic of Israel’s war in Gaza and a consistent skeptic of providing further military aid to the …

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