Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) committed to opposing any U.S. military aid to Israel on Tuesday, reversing her position of limited support after facing pressure to do so from the left wing of the Democratic Party. 

Ocasio-Cortez has historically been skeptical of Israel but has backed U.S. efforts to support the Middle Eastern democracy’s ability to defend itself. Upon goading from the Democratic Socialists of America, the congresswoman this week rescinded that support, telling members she would commit to voting “no” for any spending on arms for Israel, including defensive aid. 

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