Pelosi-backed US candidate calls for ‘full arms embargo’ on Israel
Summary
Connie Chan, a Democrat endorsed by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has called for a complete arms embargo on Israel and an end to what she describes as a genocide in Gaza. She and her Democratic opponent, Scott Wiener, both oppose funding Israel’s military and support humanitarian aid instead.Key Facts
- Connie Chan is running to replace Nancy Pelosi in California’s 11th congressional district.
- Chan wants to stop all arms sales to Israel and prioritize humanitarian aid for Gaza.
- Scott Wiener, Chan’s Democratic opponent, also calls Israel’s actions in Gaza a genocide and opposes military funding for Israel.
- Pelosi supported Israel during her time in Congress, including voting for military aid.
- The debate took place just before mail-in ballots were sent for the November midterm elections.
- Both Chan and Wiener criticize Israeli government actions, including military attacks and settlement expansions in the West Bank.
- Congress is divided on U.S. support for Israel, with some members seeking reports on Israel’s human rights practices and proposing sanctions on settlement builders.
- The Stop the Settlements Act aims to punish those involved in illegal Israeli settlements in occupied territories.
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