Democrats in Congress embrace a more punitive posture toward Israel
Democratic senators are increasingly supporting measures to hold Israel accountable, including a push for a human rights report and potential sanctions over settlement activity.
Nearly every Democratic senator voted to advance a measure calling for a human rights report on Israel’s conduct in the West Bank, as some in the party propose punishing settlement activity with sanctions.
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