The Democratic Party platform has been finalized, maintaining its pro-Israel stance and condemning Hamas for initiating the recent conflict in Gaza. The platform pledges unwavering support for Israel’s defense assistance, echoing President Biden’s commitment to the cause. The platform, leaked to reporters before its official release, was approved by the party’s platform committee.
The platform emphasizes the importance of a strong, secure, and democratic Israel to US interests, highlighting the $3.8 billion in annual defense funding agreed upon in the 2016 Memorandum of Understanding. Pro-Israel Democrats have praised the platform for its reaffirmation of key positions, including support for a two-state solution and opposition to BDS.
The platform’s Middle East and North Africa section is detailed, contrasting with the Republican platform. It addresses the war in Gaza, blaming Hamas for the conflict and emphasizing the need to defeat the terrorist group.
While the platform includes nods to Israel critics, it does not criticize Israel for restricting aid to Palestinians in Gaza. Pro-Palestinian groups have vowed to protest the Democratic convention in Chicago, where the platform must be approved.
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