Top Armed Services Democrat flips on U.S.-Israel cooperation provision in defense bill

Rep. Adam Smith, a leading Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, has reversed his stance and expressed support for removing a provision regarding U.S.-Israel cooperation from the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. This change follows his earlier strong opposition to similar proposals during the bill's markup process just weeks prior.

The provision in question is significant as it pertains to collaboration between the U.S. and Israel in defense matters, highlighting ongoing discussions and potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy towards Israel.