In the United States, Democrats in Congress are calling for a debate on military support for Israel.

A group of Democratic senators in the United States is calling on their colleagues to temporarily block a major military funding bill until there is a debate on proposals to strengthen relations between Washington and Israel. This initiative illustrates growing tensions within the Democratic Party regarding support for the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

In a letter seen by Reuters and delivered by Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, several lawmakers are asking their colleagues to oppose the advancement of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) until the Senate considers measures concerning closer military and intelligence cooperation with Israel.

The signatories believe that elected officials should be able to debate these proposals before making decisions that commit American defense policy. "As Democratic senators, we should not cast votes that force President Donald Trump to deepen the United States' relationship with Netanyahu's extremist government," they wrote in their letter to their colleagues.

This move reflects a broader shift within the Democratic Party, where the issue of support for Israel has become increasingly divisive. As the November midterm elections approach, some elected officials are questioning an American policy traditionally supported by both major parties.

The debate comes amid heightened regional tensions following the Iran-Iraq War. According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted last month, roughly one in four Americans believes the conflict was justified. The same survey also indicates that Israel's image among Democratic voters has declined sharply in recent years, falling from 59% approval in 2018 to 22% in May.

This development reflects a significant shift in American political debate, where historical support for Israel is now facing more open criticism even within the Democratic Party. Discussions in Congress could thus become a new chapter in the confrontation surrounding US foreign policy in the Middle East.