"The United States is not a bystander to these war crimes. It's an active participant," said the resolutions sponsor Rep. Rashida Tlaib.

"This vote is effectively a proxy vote on the Iran deal," an anti-war activist told Common Dreams. "Members who vote no are functionally prioritizing continued Israeli operations…

The House voted Tuesday on an updated version of the measure after Democratic leaders opposed the original language.

Congressional Democrats overwhelmingly shifted to support Rep. Rashida Tlaib's bid to block U.S. involvement in Israel's war on Lebanon.

"The United States is not a bystander to these war crimes. It's an active participant," said the resolutions sponsor Rep. Rashida Tlaib.