Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Defends Sen. Bernie Sanders Amid Israel Aid Controversy

Ocasio-Cortez supports Sanders' stance on Israel, highlighting his Jewish values and dedication to protecting innocents in Gaza, amidst criticism from fellow Democrats.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) defends Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) against criticism from fellow Democrat Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) over Sanders' opposition to U.S. aid to Israel.
Moskowitz, also Jewish, questions Sanders' silence on antisemitism, responding to Sanders' lament over the Senate's failure to debate amendments limiting aid to Israel.
Ocasio-Cortez cites Sanders' family history and Jewish values as the basis for his stance, arguing that his dedication to protecting innocents aligns with these principles.
The controversy unfolds against the backdrop of anti-Israel protests at U.S. universities, with Ocasio-Cortez criticizing the NYPD's response to student demonstrators at Columbia University.
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez voted against a recent foreign aid package that included support for Israel, highlighting their ongoing concerns over the humanitarian impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict.