US House rejects Massie amendment to eliminate $3.3B in US military aid to Israel

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected an amendment proposed by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie that sought to eliminate $3.3 billion in annual US military aid to Israel. The amendment was voted down 314-104, with 10 members voting "present." House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries voted against the measure, while House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, 102 other Democrats, and Massie himself supported it. The aid to Israel has faced criticism amid the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.