US Lawmaker Pushes Bill to Condition Use of U.S. Arms in Israel
The proposed Ceasefire Compliance Act is intended to ensure that US military aid aligns with American laws, interests, and values, while still allowing Israel to defend itself.
"As one of the United States’ most important allies, Israel must ensure that its policies and the use of U.S. military assistance align with American values, interests, and the law.
"That starts with requiring compliance with the October 10, 2025, ceasefire agreement and the steps laid out in the 20-point plan, curbing settler violence, and rejecting annexation in the West Bank," Casten said in a statement.
Under the bill, an end-use monitoring group and congressional oversight mechanisms would enforce the restrictions. Defensive missile systems such as Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow 3 would be exempt, ensuring continued US support for Israel’s security, according to Casten.
He stressed that the legislation “does not deny Israel the right to defend itself” and preserves backing for missile defense, while establishing “guardrails” to maintain the ceasefire and a credible path toward long-term peace, including security for Israelis and self-determination for Palestinians.
The bill is also backed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers including Reps. Madeleine Dean, Veronica Escobar, Chris Deluzio, Becca Balint, Jim McGovern, Jan Schakowsky, Ro Khanna, John Garamendi, Don Beyer, Jill Tokuda, Lloyd Doggett, Valerie Foushee, Mike Thompson, Sylvia Garcia, Doris Matsui, Derek Tran, Emily Randall, Jared Huffman, Mark Takano, Troy Carter, Chellie Pingree, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Marcy Kaptur, Betty McCollum, and Joaquin Castro.
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