Colleagues of Rep. Jamaal Bowman say he's most driven by domestic affairs, but his district's large Jewish constituency has forced him to weigh in on Israel-Palestine

Group, which supports boycotting Israel, says it still sees him as an advocate in Congress for Palestinian rights, despite visit and Iron Dome vote

Bennett sits with bipartisan delegation and with Democrats on visit backed by dovish lobby after years of Netanyahu government boycotts; thanks legislators for Iron Dome funding

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

$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

Foreign minister speaks to House Majority Leader Hoyer, attributes development to 'technical' issues and expresses confidence the pledged $1 billion will soon be approved

From Sanders to The Squad, many lawmakers apparently unwilling to decry attacks on Jews without also denouncing Islamophobia or 'all forms of racism'