End US Military Aid to Israel's Extremist Government

End the U.S. military aid to Israel's extremist Netanyahu government - that's the call from Bernie Sanders, a U.S. senator and ranking member of the health, education, labor and pensions committee who represents the state of Vermont. As a proud Jewish-American, Sanders says the time is long overdue for Congress to heed the will of the American people and take a stand against the inhumane actions and dangerous, destructive role of Israel in shaping U.S. foreign and military policy.

In a powerful op-ed, Sanders makes clear that speaking out against Israel's extremist leader and the country's horrific, inhumane actions is not antisemitic. Rather, it is the responsibility of every member of Congress and every American to hold Israel accountable and end the U.S. military aid that enables the Netanyahu government's fanaticism and demagoguery.

Sanders' father fled Poland in 1921 to escape poverty and antisemitism, and many of his family who remained were murdered by the Nazis. This personal history has shaped Sanders' deep understanding of where antisemitism, racism, fanaticism and demagoguery can lead.

In his op-ed, the senator argues that the American people have made it clear they want an end to the U.S. military aid to Israel. Now, it's up to Congress to listen and take action to hold the Netanyahu government accountable for its dangerous and destructive policies and behavior on the global stage.

Sanders' call to end U.S. military aid to Israel comes at a critical time, as the country's far-right government continues to push for illegal settlements, crackdowns on Palestinian rights, and escalating violence in the region. The senator believes it's time for the U.S. to take a principled stand and stop enabling these extremist, destructive policies.

Ultimately, Sanders argues that speaking out against Israel is not antisemitic - it's a necessary step to address the country's dangerous influence on U.S. foreign policy and hold its leaders accountable. With the American people behind him, the senator is urging Congress to listen and take action to end the U.S. military aid to Israel's extremist government.