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

Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), the leading Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, has changed his stance regarding a provision related to U. S. -Israel cooperation in the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act.

Initially opposing efforts to remove the provision, he now indicates support for its removal as discussions progress in Congress. The modification in Smith's position may have significant implications for future U. S. -Israel defense relations, reflecting ongoing debates regarding military funding and strategic collaboration between the two nations.