Congress has temporarily blocked a $1 billion arms sale to Israel, coinciding with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit to Washington. The package includes 4,700 bombs and armored bulldozers. Democratic lawmakers exercised their power to hold the sale, citing concerns over Trump’s broader agenda, including halting foreign aid and dismantling USAID.
Democrats have limited leverage against Trump’s policies due to Republican control of Congress. However, they have pledged to stall key State Department nominees until USAID operations resume.
Netanyahu is expected to meet with lawmakers and Trump this week as tensions over U.S.-Israel military aid continue.
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