Over the past six decades, tens of billions of our tax dollars have been spent providing military aid to Israel. It is a barrier to peace, sustains Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land, and buys weapons used against Palestinian civilians. It has not and will not bring peace because the conflict requires a political solution—not arming one side. America’s reputation and resources should be utilized to promote a positive outcome for both Israelis and Palestinians.
- Military aid diverts tax money we need here at home.
- Uncritical support for Israel contributes to anti-American sentiment worldwide and may endanger American service members.
- Israel uses our military aid in contravention of U.S. law, implicating our country in human rights violations that have been condemned worldwide.