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US House Democratic Leader Jeffries wants 'dramatic change' in Middle East

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On November 12, US House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for "dramatic change" in the Middle East, emphasizing support for a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. Jeffries, expected to be the next House speaker, noted the need for a shift from the current status quo and highlighted the $3.8 billion annual US military aid to Israel under the Memorandum of Understanding, set to expire in 2028. Democrats' recent election victories are expected to lead to increased scrutiny of US-Israeli relations and military aid.
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US House Democratic Leader Jeffries wants 'dramatic change' in Middle East WASHINGTON, Nov 12 - US House of Representatives Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries called on Thursday for "dramatic change" in the Middle East and reiterated his support for a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians.
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Democrats' sweeping victories in last week's midterm elections could lead to the curbing of US support for its close ally Israel, putting the spotlight on party leaders' views as they prepare to take control of both houses of Congress on January 3. Jeffries, a New York Democrat, is expected to be the next House speaker. "The status quo is unacceptable, and we need dramatic change.
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US House Democratic Leader Jeffries wants 'dramatic change' in Middle East WASHINGTON, Nov 12 - US House of Representatives Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries called on Thursday for "dramatic change" in the Middle East and reiterated his support for a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians. asserted
Jeffries → want → Israel
Democrats' sweeping victories in last week's midterm elections could lead to the curbing of US support for its close ally Israel, putting the spotlight on party leaders' views as they prepare to take control of both houses of Congress on January 3. Jeffries, a New York Democrat, is expected to be the next House speaker. "The status quo is unacceptable, and we need dramatic change. uncertain
we → lead → change
And that looks like, as far as I'm concerned, making sure you have a safe and secure Israel, living side by side as a Jewish and democratic state with an independent Palestinian state that provides dignity and self-determination for the Palestinians," he said at a weekly press conference. asserted
he → look → conference
Next year, Democratic leaders will have the lead in writing bills and deciding what legislation comes up for a vote, although Republican President Donald Trump retains the power to veto measures passed by Congress. asserted
Trump → have → Congress
It takes two-thirds majorities in both the House and Senate to overcome a veto. asserted
It → take → veto
Many of the winning Democrats had campaigned against military aid to Israel and the US-Israeli war with Iran, issues expected to get greater scrutiny in Congress next year. asserted
Many → win → Congress
Washington has historically supported a negotiated two-state solution, although the Trump administration has focused on its own plan for Gaza and a broader Middle East settlement. asserted
administration → support → Gaza
The steep toll on civilians of Israel's campaign in Gaza and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's embrace of Trump and other Republicans had already strained decades of bipartisan support for Israel. asserted
toll → strain → Israel
Jeffries called for "dramatic change" in the West Bank, Gaza and to the Memorandum of Understanding with Israel, which provides $3.8 billion in US military aid to Israel each year and expires in September 2028. asserted
which → call → September
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