US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of the country’s most prominent progressive lawmakers, reportedly told members of the Democratic Socialists of America on Tuesday night that she would oppose all US aid to Israel, including for defensive weapons such as the Iron Dome missile defense system.

The reported comments marked a shift for the progressive New York City congresswoman, who had previously opposed aid that would support offensive weapons for Israel but had not come out against defensive aid.

In 2021, Ocasio-Cortez voted “present” during a vote to fund Iron Dome, rather than opposing. Last year, she voted against an amendment that would have cut defensive funding.

“I have long stated that I do not believe that adding to the death count of innocent victims to this war is constructive to its end,” she posted on X after voting against the amendment, while also decrying what she called the “genocide in Gaza.”

The DSA meeting took place as Iran has continued to shoot missiles, including cluster bombs, at Israel, causing injuries and damage. More than 500 ballistic missiles have been launched from Iran at Israel since the start of the war, with the military reporting an interception rate of 92 percent of attacks heading for populated areas and key infrastructure.

Peter Sterne, an editor at City and State NY, was the first to report Ocasio-Cortez’s........

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