AOC, Squad Members Make Last Minute Push to Block Israel Arms Sale

A coalition of Democratic legislators is making a last minute push to block an arms sale to Israel that would provide the embattled nation with a $737 million Boeing-manufactured arms guidance kit, which converts unguided or “dumb” bombs into precision-guided missiles.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is spearheading the initiative alongside fellow members of the left-leaning “squad,” including Representatives Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), according to a draft resolution obtained by Politico.

The progressive lawmakers are pushing the Biden administration to use the weapons kit as leverage to push Israel to deescalate the conflict, although their resolution of disapproval is unlikely to make its way through the House in time to stop the arms sale.