Seven Major U.S. Unions Urge Biden to Halt Military Aid to Israel Ahead of Netanyahu's Visit

Jul 23, 2024, 02:45 PM

In a significant development, seven major labor unions in the United States have called on President Joe Biden to immediately halt all military aid to Israel. The unions, including the United Auto Workers (UAW), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), National Education Association (NEA), American Postal Workers Union (APWU), United Electrical Workers (UE), Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), and International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), represent nearly 6 million workers. This collective demand comes ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington, where he is expected to request continued support for Israel's military actions in Gaza. The unions argue that continued military aid supports the ongoing conflict and call for a ceasefire and an end to the war on Gaza. The move, described as a historic moment by some, has sparked a broader debate within the Democratic Party and among various advocacy groups regarding U.S. foreign policy in the region. The New York Times has reported on this development.