AOC Moves to Strip Israel’s Defense: Opposes Defensive Aid (Iron Dome) as Missiles Rain Down

AOC has never been a fan of Israel, but until recently, she hasn’t explicitly said that she wants Israelis to die. The deaths of innocents are now just a price Israelis have to pay.

Times of Israel: US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of the country’s most prominent progressive lawmakers, reportedly told members of the Democratic Socialists of America on Tuesday night that she would oppose all US aid to Israel, including for defensive weapons such as the Iron Dome missile defense system. The reported comments marked a shift for the progressive New York City congresswoman, who had previously opposed aid that would support offensive weapons for Israel but had not come out against defensive aid. In 2021, Ocasio-Cortez voted “present” during a vote to fund Iron Dome, rather than opposing. Last year, she voted against an amendment that would have cut defensive funding. “I have long stated that I do not believe that adding to the death count of innocent victims to this war is constructive to its end,” she posted on X after voting against the amendment, while also decrying what she called the “genocide in Gaza.” The DSA meeting took place as Iran has continued to shoot missiles, including cluster bombs, at Israel, causing injuries and damage. More than 500 ballistic missiles have been launched from Iran at Israel since the start of the war, with the military reporting an interception rate of 92 percent of attacks heading for populated areas and key infrastructure.

Report: AOC reverses course, will oppose every form of U.S. aid to Israel

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reportedly tells Democratic Socialists of America members she will oppose all US aid to Israel, including defensive weapons like the Iron Dome.

By: Israel National News, Apr 2, 2026:

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) reportedly told members of the Democratic Socialists of America on Tuesday night that she would oppose all US aid to Israel, including for defensive weapons, JTA reports.

The comments marked a reversal for Ocasio-Cortez, also known by her initials AOC, who previously has opposed aid that would support offensive weapons but has backed allocations for defensive aid, such as to the Iron Dome missile defense system.

Peter Sterne, an editor at City and State NY, was the first to report Ocasio-Cortez’s comments at the meeting, which was streamed online for members only.

The meeting was a forum to determine whether the DSA will endorse Ocasio-Cortez’s reelection bid this fall.

Asked whether she would support an arms embargo on Israel, according to Sterne’s report, Ocasio-Cortez said, “I have not once ever voted to authorize funding to Israel, and I will never. The Israeli government should be able to finance their own weapons if they seek to arm themselves.”

A member then asked her to clarify: “If the moment presents itself in Congress, will you commit to voting ‘no’ for any spending on arms for Israel, including so-called ‘defensive capabilities?’”

Ocasio-Cortez answered, “Yes.”

Ocasio-Cortez, who is a member of the so-called “Squad” of progressive Democrats known for their anti-Israel stance, has a history of anti-Israel behavior, including accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinian Arabs.

She later defended her usage of the term “genocide”, saying in an interview that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has “crossed the threshold of intent.”

Before that, she said that cutting military and economic aid to Israel as a way to signal opposition to Israeli policies should be “on the table.” AOC has also called Israel an “apartheid state”.

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Pamela Geller

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