The US Democratic National Committee has voted down a resolution calling for an Israel arms embargo, recognition of a Palestinian state and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The text of the resolution did not mention the Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the Strip.
The resolution was not expected to pass, but was the latest measure to expose deep divisions within the Democratic Party over Israel, as discussion on the issue lasted longer than any other on today’s DNC agenda.
An alternative resolution submitted by DNC chairman Ken Martin that called for a ceasefire, a surge of humanitarian aid into Gaza, the immediate release of the hostages and a two-state solution was initially advanced by the committee.
However, after the more hardline resolution was voted down, Martin announced that he was withdrawing his resolution and forming a task force with a diverse set of stakeholders to discuss the matter further and build bridges within the party.
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