"At a time when Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza... Congress should be cutting off military support—not integrating the US military and Israeli defense sector," said one critic.

Critics warn that Section 224 could deepen both countries' military ties, which may be difficult to reverse.

The congressman stressed that ending direct military assistance would not weaken the alliance but instead redefine it around shared strategic interests.

Congressman Ro Khanna says the integration push only boosts Netanyahu, but his push to revoke the measure fell short.

"At a time when Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza... Congress should be cutting off military support—not integrating the US military and Israeli defense…

Israel and its lobby will use section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act to bind the US to a state that has gone rogue