US Democrats urge debate on US-Israel ties before advancing military legislation

US Democrats urge debate on US-Israel ties before advancing military legislation A group of US lawmakers in Congress have reportedly been urging fellow Democrats to block new military spending legislation until the Senate debates proposals which would strengthen ties with Israel. Reuters reported it has seen a letter written by the group led by Democratic Senator for Maryland Chris Van Hollen which states: “As Senate Democrats, we should not be providing votes compelling [Trump] to deepen the US relationship with N