US Weapons Assistance to Israel Amid Calls for Limitations
US weapons to Israel have increased since Hamas attack on October 7, leading to calls from Democrats to limit assistance. Biden administration faces pressure to restrict flow of weapons over concerns of excessive Israeli reaction. Progressives push for ceasefire citing civilian casualties. Biden administration abstains from UN vote demanding ceasefire, angering Israeli Prime Minister. US aims to find alternative to full-scale Israeli military operation in Rafah to protect civilians.