US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Restrict American Arms Use in Gaza
Casten described the Ceasefire Compliance Act as a measure to ensure that US military assistance aligns with American laws, interests, and values, while maintaining Israel’s right to self-defense. “As one of the United States’ most important allies, Israel must ensure that its policies and the use of U.S. military assistance align with American values, interests, and the law. That starts with requiring compliance with the October 10, 2025, ceasefire agreement and the steps laid out in the 20-point plan, curbing settler violence, and rejecting annexation in the West Bank,” he said.
The bill proposes creating an end-use monitoring group and congressional oversight mechanisms to enforce the restrictions. Defensive missile systems, including Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow 3, would be exempted to ensure Israel’s security is preserved.
Casten emphasized that the legislation “does not deny Israel the right to defend itself” but instead establishes “guardrails” to uphold the ceasefire and support a credible pathway to long-term peace, balancing security for Israelis with self-determination for Palestinians.
The bill is co-sponsored by a broad group of lawmakers, including Madeleine Dean, Veronica Escobar, Chris Deluzio, Becca Balint, Jim McGovern, Jan Schakowsky, Ro Khanna, John Garamendi, Don Beyer, Jill Tokuda, Lloyd Doggett, Valerie Foushee, Mike Thompson, Sylvia Garcia, Doris Matsui, Derek Tran, Emily Randall, Jared Huffman, Mark Takano, Troy Carter, Chellie Pingree, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Marcy Kaptur, Betty McCollum, and Joaquin Castro.
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