The Iron Dome anti-missile system, currently being employed by Israel to safeguard its cities and citizens from hostile rocket and missile attacks orchestrated by Hamas, was partly funded by the United States. Notably, this decision did not receive the approval of one of Congress's most progressive members, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.).

The opposition by Rep. Ocasio-Cortez has reemerged in the spotlight after the recent barrage of rockets launched by Hamas, resulting in significant casualties and destruction. In September 2021, AOC expressed her discontent on the floor of Congress when lawmakers passed a measure allocating $1 billion for Israel's continued development of the Iron Dome system.

It is worth mentioning that this measure received overwhelming support, as it passed with a vote of 420 to 9.

During an interview with People Magazine a week following the vote, AOC conveyed her frustration and disappointment with the situation. In her remarks, she highlighted her disapproval of the bill being hastily brought to a vote without the typical committee debate, markup, or regular order that usually accompanies such legislation.

Furthermore, she expressed concerns about the long-standing unconditional aid provided by the U.S. to the Israeli government and called for greater scrutiny of all military funding globally.

The Iron Dome anti-missile system, currently being employed by Israel to safeguard its cities and citizens from hostile rocket and missile attacks orchestrated by Hamas, was partly funded by the United States. Notably, this decision did not receive the approval of one of Congress's most progressive members, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.).
The opposition by Rep. Ocasio-Cortez has reemerged in the spotlight after the recent barrage of rockets launched by Hamas, resulting in significant casualties and destruction. In September 2021, AOC expressed her discontent on the floor of Congress when lawmakers passed a measure allocating $1 billion for Israel's continued development of the Iron Dome system.
It is worth mentioning that this measure received overwhelming support, as it passed with a vote of 420 to 9.
During an interview with People Magazine a week following the vote, AOC conveyed her frustration and disappointment with the situation. In her remarks, she highlighted her disapproval of the bill being hastily brought to a vote without the typical committee debate, markup, or regular order that usually accompanies such legislation.
Furthermore, she expressed concerns about the long-standing unconditional aid provided by the U.S. to the Israeli government and called for greater scrutiny of all military funding globally.

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