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Republican Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie says \u201copinions are shifting\u201d in the United States after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries signaled unease on the Israeli aid amendment. <\/p>\n

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When asked about House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries\u2019 decision to oppose his amendment to cut off U.S. aid to Israel and whether he believes it has enough support to pass, Massie wrote to the Daily Caller that he does not expect the measure to be approved. However, the congressman did signal that he believes there is increasing support \u2014 both inside and outside Congress \u2014 for ending aid to Israel. (RELATED: Democratic Party Establishment Facing Reckoning After Far-Leftists Win Power)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t expect the amendment to pass, but I do expect to get significantly more votes than when we voted on this last year, because opinions are shifting in the United States, and even among elected leaders,\u201d he wrote to the Caller.<\/p>\n

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Jeffries shared his stance in a \u201cDear Colleague\u201d letter sent to House Democrats Tuesday before reiterating his opposition to the measure during a morning meeting with members of his caucus, which was first reported by the New York Times. <\/p>\n

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Massie\u2019s amendment to the fiscal 2027 State Department and foreign assistance spending bill has deepened divisions among House Democrats as lawmakers prepare for a possible vote in the coming days, according to a Politico report. <\/p>\n

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While progressive members have called for cutting off U.S. aid to Israel, Democrats aligned with leadership have raised concerns that the proposal could also impact humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in Gaza.<\/p>\n

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Jeffries pushed back on the amendment, arguing it is \u201coverly broad in that it prohibits or would limit the use of funds for longstanding initiatives related to humanitarian aid, refugee resettlement, peace-building and U.S. Embassy operations.\u201d He also said the measure could weaken U.S. efforts to counter Hamas. (RELATED: Thomas Massie Introduces Bill Forcing AIPAC To Register As Foreign Agent)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Until Tuesday, Jeffries had not publicly instructed House Democrats on how he planned to vote on Massie\u2019s amendment, although he had previously suggested he had reservations about the proposal. <\/p>\n

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Last month, he convened two extended caucus meetings where Democrats discussed the measure.<\/p>\n

During one of the phone calls, Democrats could not reach an agreement on how to handle the amendment that would slash $3.3 billion in foreign aid to Israel, with some arguing that the party should support Israel less. (RELATED: Thomas Massie Triggers House Democrats\u2019 Circular Firing Squad Over Israel Aid)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Progressive Democrats have long opposed military aid to Israel, accusing the country of committing atrocities in Gaza, while more moderate Democrats argued Israel has a right to defend itself. <\/p>\n

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Members of the New Democrat Coalition and several Jewish lawmakers opposed Massie\u2019s amendment, with Democrat Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro warning it could also restrict aid to Palestinians. <\/p>\n

In his Tuesday letter, Jeffries said Democratic leadership would not whip votes on the amendment, writing that there are \u201cgood faith reasons that will result in Members voting in a variety of different ways.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jeffries also addressed the broader U.S.-Israel relationship, arguing that \u201ca meaningful change in direction is needed,\u201d particularly as a 10-year security assistance agreement negotiated under former President Barack Obama approaches its expiration.<\/p>\n

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