Oppose providing offensive weapons to Israel

DeGette opposes the United States providing offensive weapons to Israel. She distinguishes these from defensive weapons, such as those used by Israel’s Iron Dome, and said she voted against providing offensive weapons.

Context: The statement does not specify which weapons or forms of assistance she considers offensive. Reported in a 2026 candidate interview/guide; the exact original statement date is not established.

In their own words

I feel strongly we should not be giving offensive weapons to Israel.

The source

Diana DeGette: 2026 campaign policy evidence ↗

Published: Original date not established; campaign context manually checked
Retrieved: 11/11/2026