Late Congressman Barney Frank Urges Democrats on Israel Policy
Barney Frank advised Democrats to drop litmus tests while conditioning U.S. support for Israel on relief of Palestinian suffering. The comments came in his final interviews before his death.
thegatewaypundit.comHe urged Democrats to reject litmus tests while taking a firm stance on Israel.
Frank said Democrats should repudiate litmus tests.
He also recommended that the party condition support for Israel on actions by Israeli officials. Frank stated that U.S. support for Israel should depend on the Israeli prime minister relieving Palestinian suffering. He spoke during an event hosted by PFLAG National on November 18, 2025.
The comments were reported as his final public remarks on the topic. Frank served as a member of Congress for more than three decades before retiring.
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2 events- November 18, 2025
Barney Frank spoke at a PFLAG National event in Washington, DC.
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Frank gave final interviews on Democratic strategy and Israel policy.
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Democratic lawmakers may reference Frank’s comments when discussing Israel aid legislation.
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