The Cradle
13 Nov, 2026
US House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries called for “dramatic change” in US policy toward Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories on Thursday, reiterating his support for a ‘two-state solution.’ Jeffries, expected to become the next House speaker, also called for changes to US military assistance to Israel, which currently amounts to $3.8 billion annually.
His remarks come as Democrats prepare to take control of both chambers of Congress on 3 January, following sweeping midterm victories. Several incoming Democratic lawmakers campaigned against military aid to Israel and the US-Israeli war on Iran, raising expectations of increased scrutiny of Washington’s support for Tel Aviv.
