According to a report in the New York Times, US Congressional Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) of New York said this week that she would vote against all US military aid to Israel, including for defensive systems.

Speaking at a private, virtual forum with members of the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez was asked if her opposition to aid for Israel extended to its defensive systems. She said yes, according to her chief of staff, Mike Casca.

Let’s be clear, she has now publicly stated that, in her opinion, the US should not fund the development of any military equipment in Israel, defensive or otherwise as this has no benefit to America. This is a big shift from her earlier position against funding offensive weapons but leaving intact funds for defensive weaponry.

For some perspective it is worth looking at how this decision could affect her personal survival should there ever be an enemy ballistic missile attack on New York City.

For example, part of her congressional district is in the Bronx very close to the area where 170th Street intersects with the Grand Concourse. That intersection is not at........

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