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Palestinian American group brings 300 advocates to Capitol as Trump backs $2.8 bn Israel arms deal
The Americans for Justice in Palestine Action organized a day of advocacy, highlighting the proposed $2.8 bn weapons package and calling for legislative action.
By Felo News Desk · Published
On September 22, about 300 Palestinian American advocates gathered at the U.S. Capitol to meet with the offices of more than 100 lawmakers, according to Al Jazeera. The meeting was organized by the Americans for Justice in Palestine Action (AJP Action) amid reports that President Donald Trump’s administration had approved a $2.8 bn arms transfer to Israel.
Participants included 19‑year‑old Jenna Escheik, who met with Democratic Senator Tim Kaine and Republican Representative Rob Wittman, and 22‑year‑old Yaseen Shaikh, who planned meetings with Republican Senator Jon Husted and Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio. Both senators have historically opposed efforts to limit U.S. arms sales to Israel.
Advocates urged lawmakers to reconsider U.S. military aid to Israel, citing the ongoing war in Gaza, which Al Jazeera notes has killed nearly 74,000 Palestinians since October 7, 2023, and the rise in settler violence in the West Bank.
Key facts
- Around 300 Palestinian American constituents met with over 100 U.S. lawmakers on Sep 22, 2026. (aljazeera.com)
- The meeting was organized by the Americans for Justice in Palestine Action (AJP Action). (aljazeera.com)
- Advocates highlighted a $2.8 bn arms transfer to Israel reportedly approved by the Trump administration. (aljazeera.com)
- Nearly 74,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since Oct 7, 2023, according to the source. (aljazeera.com)
Sources
- [1] aljazeera.com — originally reported as “Palestinian Americans meet US lawmakers as Trump seeks $2. 8bn for Israel”
