Top Democrat places hold on Trump administration’s plan to sell heavy bombs to Israel
Representative Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has placed a hold on a proposed $2.8 billion sale of heavy weaponry to Israel. Meeks cited concerns that the powerful bombs might be used in violation of U.S. and international law.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee said Wednesday that he’s going to block a proposed sale of $2.8 billion in heavy weaponry to Israel over concerns that the powerful bombs may not be used in line with U.S. and international law. Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York said he...
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