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Incoming lawmaker says Jeffries allies threatened him over Israel stance
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Drop Site News reported that an incoming freshman congressman said allies of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries threatened to make his life a "living hell" over his position on Israel. The lawmaker, whose identity was not disclosed in the report, faces pressure within the Democratic caucus as progressive members organize efforts on Middle East policy.
House progressives are laying groundwork to force a vote on curtailing some arms sales to Israel, according to the outlet. The push reflects a growing pro-Palestine contingent within the caucus seeking to shift party positions on military aid.
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