Emergency phonebank to stop Deadly US-Israel Military Merger

Now that most Americans oppose arming Israel and we’re finally gaining momentum to end U.S. complicity in Israel’s crimes, the Israeli state and its allies are attempting to further entrench the U.S.-Israel alliance through a dangerous new framework.

Buried within the annual U.S. military spending bill is a disastrous Netanyahu-backed proposal, dubbed "the Deadly Merger,” that would integrate the U.S. and Israeli militaries. In total, the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would:

Increase military spending to a whopping budget of $1.5 trillion

Integrate U.S. and Israeli military technology, intelligence systems, and research through shared databases and weapons coproduction

Rob voters of representation by shielding this deadly U.S.-Israel military merger from all congressional oversight votes

The Senate is anticipated to vote on advancing its version of the NDAA including the Deadly Merger proposal on Tuesday, July 14. We have a critical window of opportunity right now to pressure lawmakers to block the bill.

On July 9, six top Senate Democrats including Senators Chris Van Hollen and Bernie Sanders released a letter urging fellow Democrats to prevent the NDAA from proceeding to the floor unless the proposal to merge our military with the Israeli military is removed. If enough Senators vote against proceeding to a floor vote, it will force further negotiation on the NDAA, creating an opening to cut the Deadly Merger and other egregious provisions.

It’s on us to turn up the heat and make sure Senators act in the best interests of their constituents—not a foreign government.

DSA, USCPR Action, and Adalah Justice Project are teaming up to hold an emergency phone bank on Monday, July 13, at 4 PM PT ahead of Tuesday’s expected vote on advancing the NDAA to the Senate floor. Together, we’ll call constituents in key states with moveable Senators asking them to call their Senators and pressure them to block the NDAA and the Deadly Merger. We’ll provide the tech, training, and political context you need—no experience required.

Please join us


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