NY-10: Brad Lander (D) opposes U.S. funds to protect Israeli civilians from missiles and drones. [View all]
Lander’s position opposing U.S. aid to Israel marks a shift as he seeks to rally progressive voters. During last year’s mayoral race, Lander said he supports continued U.S. funding for Iron Dome and other defensive systems.
In a statement to the Forward on Friday, Lander said “Iron Dome is critical to ensuring the safety of civilians in Israel. Israel should have access to purchase it with their own funds.”
However, he added — citing the Leahy Law, which requires withholding funding in cases of “gross violations of human rights” — the U.S. ”should not provide taxpayer-funded financial aid for it at this time.”
The statement concluded: “I genuinely hope that changes in the future, speedily and in our day, as part of a deal that protects the human rights and safety of all civilians in the region.”
https://forward.com/brad-lander-aid-israel-dan-goldman-iron-dome/
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