The Democratic Party mainstream remains staunchly pro-Israel, but progressives use partisan gridlock to make the Jewish state a wedge issue

After sum removed from larger spending bill due to progressive pressure, House Appropriations chair says 'commitment to the security of our friend and ally Israel is ironclad'

Biden's pick Tom Nides faces Senate Foreign Relations Committee, urges two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, declares Jerusalem is Israeli capital

As Progressive lawmakers force delay in Iron Dome funding, Nachman Shai says US party's 'anti-Israel axis' growing stronger, blames Netanyahu for 'clearly' siding with Republicans

Those US legislators doing their utmost to deprive Israel of its first line of missile defense are opposing our civilians' right to a shield against murderous terrorism

After funding for Israel's missile defense cut from US spending bill, Michael Oren says politicization of issue could become a 'strategic vulnerability' for Jerusalem

$1 billion in missile defense still certain to be okayed, but progressives' ability to block its inclusion in budget bill shows bloc has more influence than critics assumed

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announces intention to call standalone vote for $1 billion supporting Israel's missile defense system: 'It will be done'

Pro-Israel lobby accuses progressives of 'playing politics with Israeli & Palestinian lives,'; Republican Jewish Coalition lashes 'disgraceful' move

Sources say several lawmakers, opposed to money for Israeli defense, threatened to vote against bill that keeps US government funded; missile system set to get funded later