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Jewish Democrats split over Trump’s Iran military strikes as Congress weighs war powers

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Tehran, Iran
"Trump has offered mixed signals about the operations duration, suggesting that it could be prolonged but also floating a possible immediate return to negotiations with Tehran."
Kentucky, United States
"Nadler is among 84 members who co-sponsored the bipartisan War Powers Resolution, introduced by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, an open critic of Israel."
New Jersey, United States
"In contrast, Reps. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey and Jared Moskowitz of Florida, two Democrats who have at times crossed party lines in support of Israel, have offered forceful support for action against the Iranian regime both before and after the strikes began."
Florida, United States
"In contrast, Reps. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey and Jared Moskowitz of Florida, two Democrats who have at times crossed party lines in support of Israel, have offered forceful support for action against the Iranian regime both before and after the strikes began."
Ohio, United States
"Rep. Greg Landsman of Ohio, who is running for reelection in a battleground district, defended the action in Iran and said he'd vote against the resolution to restrain Trump."
Illinois, United States
"Rep. Brad Schneider of Illinois, the other co-chair of the Jewish Caucus, said he shifted his position in favor of the war powers resolution after Trump ordered the first wave of strikes in Iran and supported the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei without any engagement with Congress."
Michigan, United States
"Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan highlighted Trump's lack of communication in a speech on Saturday."
Vermont, United States
"Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, a longtime critic of U.S. military action and Israeli policy, claimed that Israel and Saudi Arabia pressured the United States into attacking Iran."
Maryland, United States
"Speaking at J Street's annual conference in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland thanked the Jewish advocacy group for its stance on the war."
Israel
"Rep. Brad Schneider of Illinois, the other co-chair of the Jewish Caucus, said he shifted his position in favor of the war powers resolution after Trump ordered the first wave of strikes in Iran and supported the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei without any engagement with Congress."
Saudi Arabia
"Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, a longtime critic of U.S. military action and Israeli policy, claimed that Israel and Saudi Arabia pressured the United States into attacking Iran."
Washington, Washington DC, United States
"Speaking at J Street's annual conference in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland thanked the Jewish advocacy group for its stance on the war."
Pennsylvania, United States
"Jewish Democratic leaders outside of Congress, including Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel all considered possible presidential candidates in 2028 also chimed in."
Chicago, Illinois, United States
"Jewish Democratic leaders outside of Congress, including Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel all considered possible presidential candidates in 2028 also chimed in."

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