House Passes Bill to Reverse Biden's Pause on Israel Weapons Transfer

Legislation faces certain Senate rejection and presidential veto amid deepening Democratic divisions over Israel-Hamas conflict.

The House approved the bill with a 224-187 vote, with 16 Democrats breaking ranks to support it.
President Biden paused the shipment of 3,500 bombs to Israel, citing concerns over civilian casualties in Gaza.
Republicans framed the bill as a necessary support for Israel, while Democrats criticized it as a political maneuver.
Senate Democratic leaders have pledged to block the bill, and Biden has vowed to veto it if it reaches his desk.
The debate has highlighted significant divisions within the Democratic Party regarding U.S. policy on Israel.