Democratic group offers a new framework for the US

WASHINGTON (AP) — A pro-Israel Democratic advocacy group on Thursday released a framework intended to help the party better articulate its vision for the U. S. relationship with Israel, an issue that has deeply fractured Democrats this year and could lead to further divisions heading into the next presidential campaign. Democratic Majority for Israel is calling on the party to continue providing security and military assistance to the country while supporting a negotiated path to statehood for both Israelis and Palestinians and a future for Gaza that doesn’t include Hamas. It notably does not insist on unyielding support for Israel, acknowledging that “Israel’s security does not require support for every decision made by an Israeli government. ” The document also calls on Israel to “act decisively against settler threats, intimidation, and violence.