DNC members debate Israel-related resolutions at spring meeting

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:24:00 +0200

Democratic National Committee members are preparing for another tense debate over Israel at their spring meeting in New Orleans. The resolutions under discussion include recognizing a Palestinian state, conditioning U.S. military aid to Israel, and condemning the influence of AIPAC and other groups funded by undisclosed money. The proposals are unlikely to pass and would not be binding even if approved, but they expose a deeper divide inside the Democratic Party.

Party leadership and many establishment Democrats continue to favor a more pro-Israel stance, while a growing number of grassroots activists and progressive members are increasingly critical of Israel’s military conduct and of outside spending in Democratic primaries. The debate has become even more politically sensitive because some presidential hopefuls have reportedly been asking about the DNC’s position on Israel and AIPAC.

The article says the conflict reflects a broader struggle within the party’s Middle East working g