Democratic group offers new framework US-Israel relationship

What happened

• Democratic Majority for Israel, a pro-Israel advocacy group, released a framework aimed at helping Democrats articulate a position on the U.S.-Israel relationship.AP NewsWRALToronto Star
• The framework calls for continued military assistance while supporting negotiated statehood for both Israelis and Palestinians and a Gaza future excluding Hamas.AP NewsWRALToronto Star
• The group acknowledged Israel's security does not require supporting every government decision and called on Israel to act against settler threats.AP NewsWRALToronto Star
• The move comes as Democratic primary voters increasingly backed candidates opposed to military aid to Israel, with surveys showing 58% of Democrats say the U.S. is too supportive of Israel.AP NewsWRAL

Why it matters

Democrats face deep internal divisions over Israel policy that could shape elections and the next presidential campaign.AP NewsWRALToronto Star